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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,004.60, 36,006.90 and 21,412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,004.60, 36,006.90 and 21,412.60 is: 32,118.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,004.60 : 36,006.90 = 21,412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,004.60/36,006.90 = 21,412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,004.60x = 36,006.90 × 21,412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,004.60x = 771,001,346.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,001,346.94/24,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,118.90

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