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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,632.93, 36,757.18 and 21,982.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,632.93, 36,757.18 and 21,982.21 is: 32,801.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,632.93 : 36,757.18 = 21,982.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,632.93/36,757.18 = 21,982.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,632.93x = 36,757.18 × 21,982.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,632.93x = 808,003,902.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,003,902.92/24,632.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,801.77

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