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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,976.68, 37,282.82 and 21,823.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,976.68, 37,282.82 and 21,823.82 is: 32,576.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,976.68 : 37,282.82 = 21,823.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,976.68/37,282.82 = 21,823.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,976.68x = 37,282.82 × 21,823.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,976.68x = 813,653,257.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,653,257.24/24,976.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,576.52

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