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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,598.49, 36,705.87 and 21,947.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,598.49, 36,705.87 and 21,947.78 is: 32,750.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,598.49 : 36,705.87 = 21,947.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,598.49/36,705.87 = 21,947.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,598.49x = 36,705.87 × 21,947.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,598.49x = 805,612,175.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,612,175.94/24,598.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,750.48

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