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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,056.70, 36,085.05 and 21,140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,056.70, 36,085.05 and 21,140.70 is: 31,711.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,056.70 : 36,085.05 = 21,140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,056.70/36,085.05 = 21,140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,056.70x = 36,085.05 × 21,140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,056.70x = 762,863,216.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,863,216.54/24,056.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,711.05

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