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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,187.70, 36,233.55 and 21,301.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,187.70, 36,233.55 and 21,301.30 is: 31,909.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,187.70 : 36,233.55 = 21,301.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,187.70/36,233.55 = 21,301.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,187.70x = 36,233.55 × 21,301.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,187.70x = 771,821,718.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,821,718.62/24,187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,909.68

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