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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,738.76, 36,887.46 and 21,991.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,738.76, 36,887.46 and 21,991.24 is: 32,790.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,738.76 : 36,887.46 = 21,991.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,738.76/36,887.46 = 21,991.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,738.76x = 36,887.46 × 21,991.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,738.76x = 811,200,985.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,200,985.85/24,738.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,790.69

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