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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,787.08, 37,002.33 and 21,238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,787.08, 37,002.33 and 21,238.88 is: 31,705.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,787.08 : 37,002.33 = 21,238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,787.08/37,002.33 = 21,238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,787.08x = 37,002.33 × 21,238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,787.08x = 785,887,861.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,887,861.58/24,787.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,705.54

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