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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,049.15, 33,197.09 and 21,526.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,049.15, 33,197.09 and 21,526.81 is: 29,715.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,049.15 : 33,197.09 = 21,526.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,049.15/33,197.09 = 21,526.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,049.15x = 33,197.09 × 21,526.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,049.15x = 714,627,448.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,627,448.98/24,049.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,715.29

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