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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,667.88, 37,018.82 and 21,377.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,667.88, 37,018.82 and 21,377.66 is: 32,081.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,667.88 : 37,018.82 = 21,377.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,667.88/37,018.82 = 21,377.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,667.88x = 37,018.82 × 21,377.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,667.88x = 791,375,615.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,375,615.91/24,667.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,081.22

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