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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,197.25, 36,437.99 and 21,114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,197.25, 36,437.99 and 21,114.03 is: 31,795.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,197.25 : 36,437.99 = 21,114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,197.25/36,437.99 = 21,114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,197.25x = 36,437.99 × 21,114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,197.25x = 769,352,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,352,814.00/24,197.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,795.06

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