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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,644.70, 36,967.05 and 21,728.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,644.70, 36,967.05 and 21,728.70 is: 32,593.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,644.70 : 36,967.05 = 21,728.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,644.70/36,967.05 = 21,728.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,644.70x = 36,967.05 × 21,728.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,644.70x = 803,245,939.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,245,939.34/24,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,593.05

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