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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.38, 37,304.72 and 21,838.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.38, 37,304.72 and 21,838.48 is: 32,598.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.38 : 37,304.72 = 21,838.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.38/37,304.72 = 21,838.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.38x = 37,304.72 × 21,838.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.38x = 814,678,381.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,678,381.63/24,991.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,598.38

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