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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,962.56, 37,412.40 and 21,835.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,962.56, 37,412.40 and 21,835.12 is: 32,725.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,962.56 : 37,412.40 = 21,835.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,962.56/37,412.40 = 21,835.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,962.56x = 37,412.40 × 21,835.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,962.56x = 816,904,243.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,904,243.49/24,962.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,725.18

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