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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,170.61, 33,279.64 and 21,956.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,170.61, 33,279.64 and 21,956.26 is: 30,230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,170.61 : 33,279.64 = 21,956.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,170.61/33,279.64 = 21,956.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,170.61x = 33,279.64 × 21,956.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,170.61x = 730,696,428.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,696,428.55/24,170.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,230.78

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