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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,614.38, 36,729.49 and 21,963.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,614.38, 36,729.49 and 21,963.65 is: 32,774.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,614.38 : 36,729.49 = 21,963.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,614.38/36,729.49 = 21,963.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,614.38x = 36,729.49 × 21,963.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,614.38x = 806,713,553.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,713,553.22/24,614.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,774.08

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