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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,150.60, 36,323.10 and 21,623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,150.60, 36,323.10 and 21,623.40 is: 32,522.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,150.60 : 36,323.10 = 21,623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,150.60/36,323.10 = 21,623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,150.60x = 36,323.10 × 21,623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,150.60x = 785,428,920.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,428,920.54/24,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,522.13

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