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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,106.23, 36,086.39 and 21,885.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,106.23, 36,086.39 and 21,885.06 is: 32,761.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,106.23 : 36,086.39 = 21,885.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,106.23/36,086.39 = 21,885.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,106.23x = 36,086.39 × 21,885.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,106.23x = 789,752,700.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,752,700.91/24,106.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,761.35

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