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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,708.64, 37,062.78 and 21,002.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,708.64, 37,062.78 and 21,002.08 is: 31,502.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,708.64 : 37,062.78 = 21,002.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,708.64/37,062.78 = 21,002.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,708.64x = 37,062.78 × 21,002.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,708.64x = 778,395,470.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,395,470.58/24,708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,502.97

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