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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,145.84, 36,053.56 and 21,630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,145.84, 36,053.56 and 21,630.80 is: 32,298.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,145.84 : 36,053.56 = 21,630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,145.84/36,053.56 = 21,630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,145.84x = 36,053.56 × 21,630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,145.84x = 779,867,345.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,867,345.65/24,145.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,298.21

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