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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,665.40, 36,998.10 and 21,943.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,665.40, 36,998.10 and 21,943.80 is: 32,915.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,665.40 : 36,998.10 = 21,943.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,665.40/36,998.10 = 21,943.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,665.40x = 36,998.10 × 21,943.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,665.40x = 811,878,906.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,878,906.78/24,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,915.70

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