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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,214.41, 36,299.61 and 21,590.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,214.41, 36,299.61 and 21,590.01 is: 32,365.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,214.41 : 36,299.61 = 21,590.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,214.41/36,299.61 = 21,590.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,214.41x = 36,299.61 × 21,590.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,214.41x = 783,708,942.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,708,942.90/24,214.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,365.39

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