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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,044.94, 33,147.90 and 21,226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,044.94, 33,147.90 and 21,226.14 is: 29,261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,044.94 : 33,147.90 = 21,226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,044.94/33,147.90 = 21,226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,044.94x = 33,147.90 × 21,226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,044.94x = 703,601,966.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,601,966.11/24,044.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,261.96

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