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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,164.72, 33,271.54 and 21,950.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,164.72, 33,271.54 and 21,950.39 is: 30,222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,164.72 : 33,271.54 = 21,950.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,164.72/33,271.54 = 21,950.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,164.72x = 33,271.54 × 21,950.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,164.72x = 730,323,057.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,323,057.67/24,164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,222.70

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