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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,118.58, 33,265.33 and 21,129.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,118.58, 33,265.33 and 21,129.22 is: 29,142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,118.58 : 33,265.33 = 21,129.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,118.58/33,265.33 = 21,129.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,118.58x = 33,265.33 × 21,129.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,118.58x = 702,870,583.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,870,583.55/24,118.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,142.29

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