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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,750.44, 37,036.97 and 21,430.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,750.44, 37,036.97 and 21,430.14 is: 32,068.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,750.44 : 37,036.97 = 21,430.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,750.44/37,036.97 = 21,430.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,750.44x = 37,036.97 × 21,430.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,750.44x = 793,707,503.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,707,503.12/24,750.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,068.42

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