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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.60, 36,095.40 and 21,644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.60, 36,095.40 and 21,644.40 is: 32,466.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.60 : 36,095.40 = 21,644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.60/36,095.40 = 21,644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.60x = 36,095.40 × 21,644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.60x = 781,263,275.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,263,275.76/24,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,466.60

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