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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,114.39, 36,007.45 and 21,279.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,114.39, 36,007.45 and 21,279.57 is: 31,774.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,114.39 : 36,007.45 = 21,279.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,114.39/36,007.45 = 21,279.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,114.39x = 36,007.45 × 21,279.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,114.39x = 766,222,999.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,222,999.60/24,114.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,774.51

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