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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,652.08, 36,946.35 and 21,476.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,652.08, 36,946.35 and 21,476.68 is: 32,187.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,652.08 : 36,946.35 = 21,476.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,652.08/36,946.35 = 21,476.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,652.08x = 36,946.35 × 21,476.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,652.08x = 793,484,843.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,484,843.75/24,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,187.34

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