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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,593.80, 36,858.30 and 21,807.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,593.80, 36,858.30 and 21,807.40 is: 32,682.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,593.80 : 36,858.30 = 21,807.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,593.80/36,858.30 = 21,807.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,593.80x = 36,858.30 × 21,807.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,593.80x = 803,783,691.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,783,691.42/24,593.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,682.37

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