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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,219.46, 36,222.94 and 21,569.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,219.46, 36,222.94 and 21,569.74 is: 32,259.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,219.46 : 36,222.94 = 21,569.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,219.46/36,222.94 = 21,569.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,219.46x = 36,222.94 × 21,569.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,219.46x = 781,319,397.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,319,397.84/24,219.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,259.98

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