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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,942.12, 37,230.69 and 21,989.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,942.12, 37,230.69 and 21,989.76 is: 32,823.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,942.12 : 37,230.69 = 21,989.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,942.12/37,230.69 = 21,989.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,942.12x = 37,230.69 × 21,989.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,942.12x = 818,693,937.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,693,937.73/24,942.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,823.75

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