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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,979.68, 37,287.29 and 21,826.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,979.68, 37,287.29 and 21,826.82 is: 32,580.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,979.68 : 37,287.29 = 21,826.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,979.68/37,287.29 = 21,826.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,979.68x = 37,287.29 × 21,826.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,979.68x = 813,862,671.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,862,671.55/24,979.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,580.99

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