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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,056.60, 36,041.70 and 21,291.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,056.60, 36,041.70 and 21,291.80 is: 31,899.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,056.60 : 36,041.70 = 21,291.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,056.60/36,041.70 = 21,291.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,056.60x = 36,041.70 × 21,291.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,056.60x = 767,392,668.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,392,668.06/24,056.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,899.46

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