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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663.16, 36,896.46 and 21,414.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663.16, 36,896.46 and 21,414.52 is: 32,036.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663.16 : 36,896.46 = 21,414.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663.16/36,896.46 = 21,414.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663.16x = 36,896.46 × 21,414.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663.16x = 790,119,980.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,119,980.60/24,663.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,036.45

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