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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,141.84, 36,047.60 and 21,626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,141.84, 36,047.60 and 21,626.80 is: 32,292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,141.84 : 36,047.60 = 21,626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,141.84/36,047.60 = 21,626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,141.84x = 36,047.60 × 21,626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,141.84x = 779,594,235.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,594,235.68/24,141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,292.25

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