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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,095.61, 35,979.42 and 21,260.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,095.61, 35,979.42 and 21,260.81 is: 31,746.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,095.61 : 35,979.42 = 21,260.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,095.61/35,979.42 = 21,260.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,095.61x = 35,979.42 × 21,260.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,095.61x = 764,951,782.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,951,782.21/24,095.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,746.52

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