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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,975.56, 37,431.90 and 21,848.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,975.56, 37,431.90 and 21,848.12 is: 32,744.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,975.56 : 37,431.90 = 21,848.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,975.56/37,431.90 = 21,848.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,975.56x = 37,431.90 × 21,848.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,975.56x = 817,816,643.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,816,643.03/24,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,744.68

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