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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.20, 36,268.80 and 21,324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.20, 36,268.80 and 21,324.80 is: 31,944.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.20 : 36,268.80 = 21,324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.20/36,268.80 = 21,324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.20x = 36,268.80 × 21,324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.20x = 773,424,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,424,906.24/24,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,944.92

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