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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,716.72, 37,042.68 and 21,416.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,716.72, 37,042.68 and 21,416.24 is: 32,096.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,716.72 : 37,042.68 = 21,416.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,716.72/37,042.68 = 21,416.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,716.72x = 37,042.68 × 21,416.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,716.72x = 793,314,925.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,314,925.12/24,716.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,096.29

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