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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,920.62, 37,198.60 and 21,968.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,920.62, 37,198.60 and 21,968.14 is: 32,791.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,920.62 : 37,198.60 = 21,968.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,920.62/37,198.60 = 21,968.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,920.62x = 37,198.60 × 21,968.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,920.62x = 817,184,052.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,184,052.60/24,920.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,791.48

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