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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,047.54, 33,194.88 and 21,525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,047.54, 33,194.88 and 21,525.20 is: 29,713.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,047.54 : 33,194.88 = 21,525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,047.54/33,194.88 = 21,525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,047.54x = 33,194.88 × 21,525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,047.54x = 714,526,430.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,526,430.98/24,047.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,713.08

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