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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,633.93, 36,758.67 and 21,983.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,633.93, 36,758.67 and 21,983.21 is: 32,803.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,633.93 : 36,758.67 = 21,983.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,633.93/36,758.67 = 21,983.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,633.93x = 36,758.67 × 21,983.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,633.93x = 808,073,561.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,073,561.93/24,633.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,803.27

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