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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,979.62, 37,287.19 and 21,826.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,979.62, 37,287.19 and 21,826.75 is: 32,580.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,979.62 : 37,287.19 = 21,826.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,979.62/37,287.19 = 21,826.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,979.62x = 37,287.19 × 21,826.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,979.62x = 813,858,174.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,858,174.33/24,979.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,580.89

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