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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,727.86, 37,058.99 and 21,425.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,727.86, 37,058.99 and 21,425.49 is: 32,109.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,727.86 : 37,058.99 = 21,425.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,727.86/37,058.99 = 21,425.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,727.86x = 37,058.99 × 21,425.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,727.86x = 794,006,912.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,006,912.53/24,727.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,109.81

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