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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,221.18, 36,338.25 and 21,907.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,221.18, 36,338.25 and 21,907.82 is: 32,867.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,221.18 : 36,338.25 = 21,907.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,221.18/36,338.25 = 21,907.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,221.18x = 36,338.25 × 21,907.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,221.18x = 796,092,013.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,092,013.11/24,221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,867.59

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