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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,057.70, 36,086.55 and 21,141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,057.70, 36,086.55 and 21,141.70 is: 31,712.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,057.70 : 36,086.55 = 21,141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,057.70/36,086.55 = 21,141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,057.70x = 36,086.55 × 21,141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,057.70x = 762,931,014.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,931,014.14/24,057.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,712.55

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