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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,067.83, 33,229.26 and 21,545.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,067.83, 33,229.26 and 21,545.64 is: 29,747.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,067.83 : 33,229.26 = 21,545.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,067.83/33,229.26 = 21,545.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,067.83x = 33,229.26 × 21,545.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,067.83x = 715,945,673.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,945,673.43/24,067.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,747.00

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