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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,804.93, 37,168.50 and 21,091.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,804.93, 37,168.50 and 21,091.89 is: 31,604.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,804.93 : 37,168.50 = 21,091.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,804.93/37,168.50 = 21,091.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,804.93x = 37,168.50 × 21,091.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,804.93x = 783,953,913.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,953,913.47/24,804.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,604.76

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