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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,724.76, 36,866.60 and 21,977.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,724.76, 36,866.60 and 21,977.24 is: 32,769.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,724.76 : 36,866.60 = 21,977.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,724.76/36,866.60 = 21,977.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,724.76x = 36,866.60 × 21,977.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,724.76x = 810,226,116.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,226,116.18/24,724.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,769.83

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