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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.94, 36,060.39 and 21,722.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.94, 36,060.39 and 21,722.58 is: 32,589.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.94 : 36,060.39 = 21,722.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.94/36,060.39 = 21,722.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.94x = 36,060.39 × 21,722.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.94x = 783,324,706.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,324,706.61/24,035.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,589.73

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