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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.84, 36,046.11 and 21,625.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.84, 36,046.11 and 21,625.79 is: 32,290.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.84 : 36,046.11 = 21,625.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.84/36,046.11 = 21,625.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.84x = 36,046.11 × 21,625.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.84x = 779,525,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,525,605.18/24,140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,290.74

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