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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,167.60, 36,251.40 and 21,316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,167.60, 36,251.40 and 21,316.40 is: 31,974.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,167.60 : 36,251.40 = 21,316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,167.60/36,251.40 = 21,316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,167.60x = 36,251.40 × 21,316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,167.60x = 772,749,342.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,749,342.96/24,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,974.60

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