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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,034.44, 36,058.14 and 21,721.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,034.44, 36,058.14 and 21,721.08 is: 32,587.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,034.44 : 36,058.14 = 21,721.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,034.44/36,058.14 = 21,721.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,034.44x = 36,058.14 × 21,721.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,034.44x = 783,221,743.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,221,743.59/24,034.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,587.48

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