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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,984.09, 37,293.86 and 21,831.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,984.09, 37,293.86 and 21,831.21 is: 32,587.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,984.09 : 37,293.86 = 21,831.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,984.09/37,293.86 = 21,831.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,984.09x = 37,293.86 × 21,831.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,984.09x = 814,170,143.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,170,143.95/24,984.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,587.54

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