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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,116.64, 36,010.80 and 21,281.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,116.64, 36,010.80 and 21,281.82 is: 31,777.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,116.64 : 36,010.80 = 21,281.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,116.64/36,010.80 = 21,281.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,116.64x = 36,010.80 × 21,281.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,116.64x = 766,375,363.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,375,363.66/24,116.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,777.87

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