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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,979.59, 37,287.16 and 21,826.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,979.59, 37,287.16 and 21,826.71 is: 32,580.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,979.59 : 37,287.16 = 21,826.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,979.59/37,287.16 = 21,826.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,979.59x = 37,287.16 × 21,826.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,979.59x = 813,855,973.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,855,973.48/24,979.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,580.84

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