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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,017.70, 36,026.55 and 21,101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,017.70, 36,026.55 and 21,101.70 is: 31,652.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,017.70 : 36,026.55 = 21,101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,017.70/36,026.55 = 21,101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,017.70x = 36,026.55 × 21,101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,017.70x = 760,221,450.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,221,450.14/24,017.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,652.55

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