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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.61, 35,919.16 and 21,222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.61, 35,919.16 and 21,222.93 is: 31,678.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.61 : 35,919.16 = 21,222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.61/35,919.16 = 21,222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.61x = 35,919.16 × 21,222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.61x = 762,309,757.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,309,757.62/24,063.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,678.94

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