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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,031.94, 36,054.38 and 21,718.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,031.94, 36,054.38 and 21,718.58 is: 32,583.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,031.94 : 36,054.38 = 21,718.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,031.94/36,054.38 = 21,718.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,031.94x = 36,054.38 × 21,718.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,031.94x = 783,049,936.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,049,936.38/24,031.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,583.72

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