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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,664.50, 37,013.76 and 21,374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,664.50, 37,013.76 and 21,374.28 is: 32,076.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,664.50 : 37,013.76 = 21,374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,664.50/37,013.76 = 21,374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,664.50x = 37,013.76 × 21,374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,664.50x = 791,142,470.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,142,470.09/24,664.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,076.16

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