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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,022.60, 36,033.90 and 21,835.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,022.60, 36,033.90 and 21,835.60 is: 32,753.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,022.60 : 36,033.90 = 21,835.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,022.60/36,033.90 = 21,835.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,022.60x = 36,033.90 × 21,835.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,022.60x = 786,821,826.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,821,826.84/24,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,753.40

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