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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,062.60, 36,254.36 and 21,725.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,062.60, 36,254.36 and 21,725.24 is: 32,732.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,062.60 : 36,254.36 = 21,725.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,062.60/36,254.36 = 21,725.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,062.60x = 36,254.36 × 21,725.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,062.60x = 787,634,672.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,634,672.05/24,062.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,732.73

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