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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,592.80, 36,856.80 and 21,806.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,592.80, 36,856.80 and 21,806.40 is: 32,680.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,592.80 : 36,856.80 = 21,806.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,592.80/36,856.80 = 21,806.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,592.80x = 36,856.80 × 21,806.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,592.80x = 803,714,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,714,123.52/24,592.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,680.87

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