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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,129.59, 36,029.35 and 21,614.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,129.59, 36,029.35 and 21,614.54 is: 32,273.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,129.59 : 36,029.35 = 21,614.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,129.59/36,029.35 = 21,614.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,129.59x = 36,029.35 × 21,614.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,129.59x = 778,757,718.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,757,718.68/24,129.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,273.97

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