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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,567.37, 36,668.76 and 21,175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,567.37, 36,668.76 and 21,175.64 is: 31,606.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,567.37 : 36,668.76 = 21,175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,567.37/36,668.76 = 21,175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,567.37x = 36,668.76 × 21,175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,567.37x = 776,484,461.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,484,461.01/24,567.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,606.33

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