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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,912.81, 37,406.94 and 21,440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,912.81, 37,406.94 and 21,440.88 is: 32,193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,912.81 : 37,406.94 = 21,440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,912.81/37,406.94 = 21,440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,912.81x = 37,406.94 × 21,440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,912.81x = 802,037,711.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,037,711.71/24,912.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,193.79

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