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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,009.60, 36,014.40 and 21,822.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,009.60, 36,014.40 and 21,822.60 is: 32,733.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,009.60 : 36,014.40 = 21,822.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,009.60/36,014.40 = 21,822.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,009.60x = 36,014.40 × 21,822.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,009.60x = 785,927,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,927,845.44/24,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,733.90

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