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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.70, 36,390.45 and 21,004.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.70, 36,390.45 and 21,004.10 is: 31,569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.70 : 36,390.45 = 21,004.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.70/36,390.45 = 21,004.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.70x = 36,390.45 × 21,004.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.70x = 764,348,650.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,348,650.85/24,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,569.39

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