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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,030.93, 36,052.88 and 21,717.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,030.93, 36,052.88 and 21,717.57 is: 32,582.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,030.93 : 36,052.88 = 21,717.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,030.93/36,052.88 = 21,717.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,030.93x = 36,052.88 × 21,717.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,030.93x = 782,980,945.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,980,945.10/24,030.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,582.22

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