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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,891.89, 37,247.96 and 21,423.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,891.89, 37,247.96 and 21,423.73 is: 32,058.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,891.89 : 37,247.96 = 21,423.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,891.89/37,247.96 = 21,423.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,891.89x = 37,247.96 × 21,423.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,891.89x = 797,990,238.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,990,238.09/24,891.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,058.24

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