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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,655.40, 37,020.54 and 21,533.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,655.40, 37,020.54 and 21,533.48 is: 32,332.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,655.40 : 37,020.54 = 21,533.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,655.40/37,020.54 = 21,533.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,655.40x = 37,020.54 × 21,533.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,655.40x = 797,181,057.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,181,057.68/24,655.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,332.92

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