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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759.44, 37,044.83 and 21,774.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759.44, 37,044.83 and 21,774.18 is: 32,578.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759.44 : 37,044.83 = 21,774.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759.44/37,044.83 = 21,774.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759.44x = 37,044.83 × 21,774.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759.44x = 806,620,850.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,620,850.92/24,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,578.32

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