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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,006.20, 36,009.30 and 21,090.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,006.20, 36,009.30 and 21,090.20 is: 31,635.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,006.20 : 36,009.30 = 21,090.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,006.20/36,009.30 = 21,090.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,006.20x = 36,009.30 × 21,090.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,006.20x = 759,443,338.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,443,338.86/24,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,635.30

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