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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,853.20, 37,279.80 and 21,937.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,853.20, 37,279.80 and 21,937.20 is: 32,905.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,853.20 : 37,279.80 = 21,937.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,853.20/37,279.80 = 21,937.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,853.20x = 37,279.80 × 21,937.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,853.20x = 817,814,428.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,814,428.56/24,853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,905.80

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