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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.54, 33,216.80 and 21,541.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.54, 33,216.80 and 21,541.08 is: 29,734.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.54 : 33,216.80 = 21,541.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.54/33,216.80 = 21,541.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.54x = 33,216.80 × 21,541.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.54x = 715,525,746.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,525,746.14/24,063.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,734.85

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