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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.16, 32,989.25 and 21,321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.16, 32,989.25 and 21,321.28 is: 29,266.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.16 : 32,989.25 = 21,321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.16/32,989.25 = 21,321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.16x = 32,989.25 × 21,321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.16x = 703,373,036.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,373,036.24/24,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,266.77

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