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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,593.64, 36,862.52 and 21,626.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,593.64, 36,862.52 and 21,626.34 is: 32,414.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,593.64 : 36,862.52 = 21,626.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,593.64/36,862.52 = 21,626.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,593.64x = 36,862.52 × 21,626.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,593.64x = 797,201,282.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,201,282.65/24,593.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,414.94

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