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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,602.85, 36,876.31 and 21,635.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,602.85, 36,876.31 and 21,635.51 is: 32,428.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,602.85 : 36,876.31 = 21,635.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,602.85/36,876.31 = 21,635.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,602.85x = 36,876.31 × 21,635.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,602.85x = 797,837,535.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,837,535.30/24,602.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,428.66

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