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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,791.08, 37,008.29 and 21,242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,791.08, 37,008.29 and 21,242.88 is: 31,711.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,791.08 : 37,008.29 = 21,242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,791.08/37,008.29 = 21,242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,791.08x = 37,008.29 × 21,242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,791.08x = 786,162,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,162,663.48/24,791.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,711.51

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