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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,976.32, 37,253.10 and 21,663.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,976.32, 37,253.10 and 21,663.06 is: 32,311.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,976.32 : 37,253.10 = 21,663.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,976.32/37,253.10 = 21,663.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,976.32x = 37,253.10 × 21,663.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,976.32x = 807,016,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,016,140.49/24,976.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,311.25

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