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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,713.40, 37,070.10 and 21,991.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,713.40, 37,070.10 and 21,991.80 is: 32,987.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,713.40 : 37,070.10 = 21,991.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,713.40/37,070.10 = 21,991.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,713.40x = 37,070.10 × 21,991.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,713.40x = 815,238,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,238,225.18/24,713.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,987.70

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