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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,068.83, 33,230.64 and 21,546.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,068.83, 33,230.64 and 21,546.64 is: 29,748.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,068.83 : 33,230.64 = 21,546.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,068.83/33,230.64 = 21,546.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,068.83x = 33,230.64 × 21,546.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,068.83x = 716,008,637.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,008,637.05/24,068.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,748.38

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