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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,644.51, 36,998.55 and 21,156.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,644.51, 36,998.55 and 21,156.93 is: 31,762.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,644.51 : 36,998.55 = 21,156.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,644.51/36,998.55 = 21,156.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,644.51x = 36,998.55 × 21,156.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,644.51x = 782,775,672.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,775,672.95/24,644.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,762.68

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