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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,446.70, 36,670.05 and 21,984.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,446.70, 36,670.05 and 21,984.30 is: 32,976.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,446.70 : 36,670.05 = 21,984.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,446.70/36,670.05 = 21,984.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,446.70x = 36,670.05 × 21,984.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,446.70x = 806,165,380.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,165,380.22/24,446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,976.45

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