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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,722.76, 36,863.61 and 21,975.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,722.76, 36,863.61 and 21,975.24 is: 32,766.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,722.76 : 36,863.61 = 21,975.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,722.76/36,863.61 = 21,975.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,722.76x = 36,863.61 × 21,975.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,722.76x = 810,086,677.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,086,677.02/24,722.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,766.84

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