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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,113.64, 36,006.33 and 21,278.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,113.64, 36,006.33 and 21,278.82 is: 31,773.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,113.64 : 36,006.33 = 21,278.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,113.64/36,006.33 = 21,278.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,113.64x = 36,006.33 × 21,278.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,113.64x = 766,172,214.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,172,214.93/24,113.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,773.40

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