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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,614.40, 36,921.60 and 21,892.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,614.40, 36,921.60 and 21,892.80 is: 32,839.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,614.40 : 36,921.60 = 21,892.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,614.40/36,921.60 = 21,892.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,614.40x = 36,921.60 × 21,892.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,614.40x = 808,317,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,317,204.48/24,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,839.20

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