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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,175.97, 36,098.49 and 21,660.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,175.97, 36,098.49 and 21,660.92 is: 32,343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,175.97 : 36,098.49 = 21,660.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,175.97/36,098.49 = 21,660.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,175.97x = 36,098.49 × 21,660.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,175.97x = 781,926,404.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,926,404.75/24,175.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,343.13

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