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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.66, 32,989.94 and 21,321.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.66, 32,989.94 and 21,321.78 is: 29,267.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.66 : 32,989.94 = 21,321.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.66/32,989.94 = 21,321.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.66x = 32,989.94 × 21,321.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.66x = 703,404,136.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,404,136.28/24,033.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,267.46

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