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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,587.82, 36,907.35 and 21,794.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,587.82, 36,907.35 and 21,794.40 is: 32,714.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,587.82 : 36,907.35 = 21,794.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,587.82/36,907.35 = 21,794.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,587.82x = 36,907.35 × 21,794.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,587.82x = 804,373,467.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,373,467.11/24,587.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,714.31

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