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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,803.58, 37,026.96 and 21,255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,803.58, 37,026.96 and 21,255.42 is: 31,730.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,803.58 : 37,026.96 = 21,255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,803.58/37,026.96 = 21,255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,803.58x = 37,026.96 × 21,255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,803.58x = 787,023,586.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,023,586.12/24,803.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,730.24

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