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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,658.83, 37,020.06 and 21,171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,658.83, 37,020.06 and 21,171.24 is: 31,784.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,658.83 : 37,020.06 = 21,171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,658.83/37,020.06 = 21,171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,658.83x = 37,020.06 × 21,171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,658.83x = 783,760,575.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,760,575.07/24,658.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,784.18

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