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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,032.94, 36,055.89 and 21,719.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,032.94, 36,055.89 and 21,719.58 is: 32,585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,032.94 : 36,055.89 = 21,719.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,032.94/36,055.89 = 21,719.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,032.94x = 36,055.89 × 21,719.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,032.94x = 783,118,787.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,118,787.33/24,032.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,585.23

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