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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,911.06, 37,201.46 and 21,893

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,911.06, 37,201.46 and 21,893 is: 32,694.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,911.06 : 37,201.46 = 21,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,911.06/37,201.46 = 21,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,911.06x = 37,201.46 × 21,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,911.06x = 814,451,563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,451,563.78/24,911.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,694.38

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