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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759.96, 37,051.20 and 21,439.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759.96, 37,051.20 and 21,439.67 is: 32,082.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759.96 : 37,051.20 = 21,439.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759.96/37,051.20 = 21,439.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759.96x = 37,051.20 × 21,439.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759.96x = 794,365,315.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,365,315.85/24,759.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,082.66

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