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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,722.67, 37,116 and 21,235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,722.67, 37,116 and 21,235.23 is: 31,880.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,722.67 : 37,116 = 21,235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,722.67/37,116 = 21,235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,722.67x = 37,116 × 21,235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,722.67x = 788,166,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,166,796.68/24,722.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,880.33

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