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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,120.39, 33,267.86 and 21,131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,120.39, 33,267.86 and 21,131.04 is: 29,144.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,120.39 : 33,267.86 = 21,131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,120.39/33,267.86 = 21,131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,120.39x = 33,267.86 × 21,131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,120.39x = 702,984,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,984,374.72/24,120.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,144.82

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