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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,694.44, 36,954.18 and 21,778.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,694.44, 36,954.18 and 21,778.44 is: 32,590.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,694.44 : 36,954.18 = 21,778.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,694.44/36,954.18 = 21,778.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,694.44x = 36,954.18 × 21,778.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,694.44x = 804,804,391.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,804,391.88/24,694.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,590.51

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