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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,649.36, 37,005.81 and 21,161.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,649.36, 37,005.81 and 21,161.77 is: 31,769.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,649.36 : 37,005.81 = 21,161.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,649.36/37,005.81 = 21,161.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,649.36x = 37,005.81 × 21,161.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,649.36x = 783,108,439.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,108,439.88/24,649.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,769.93

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