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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.56, 37,414.44 and 21,649.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.56, 37,414.44 and 21,649.50 is: 32,411.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.56 : 37,414.44 = 21,649.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.56/37,414.44 = 21,649.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.56x = 37,414.44 × 21,649.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.56x = 810,003,918.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,003,918.78/24,991.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,411.10

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