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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,191.62, 36,294.27 and 21,878.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,191.62, 36,294.27 and 21,878.26 is: 32,823.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,191.62 : 36,294.27 = 21,878.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,191.62/36,294.27 = 21,878.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,191.62x = 36,294.27 × 21,878.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,191.62x = 794,055,475.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,055,475.57/24,191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,823.58

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