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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,737.76, 36,885.97 and 21,990.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,737.76, 36,885.97 and 21,990.24 is: 32,789.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,737.76 : 36,885.97 = 21,990.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,737.76/36,885.97 = 21,990.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,737.76x = 36,885.97 × 21,990.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,737.76x = 811,131,332.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,131,332.93/24,737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,789.20

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