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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,220.68, 33,407.22 and 21,027.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,220.68, 33,407.22 and 21,027.72 is: 29,003.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,220.68 : 33,407.22 = 21,027.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,220.68/33,407.22 = 21,027.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,220.68x = 33,407.22 × 21,027.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,220.68x = 702,477,668.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,477,668.14/24,220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,003.22

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