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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,730.61, 37,132.97 and 21,409.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,730.61, 37,132.97 and 21,409.10 is: 32,145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,730.61 : 37,132.97 = 21,409.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,730.61/37,132.97 = 21,409.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,730.61x = 37,132.97 × 21,409.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,730.61x = 794,983,360.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,983,360.98/24,730.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,145.73

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