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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,223.70, 36,335.55 and 21,842.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,223.70, 36,335.55 and 21,842.90 is: 32,764.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,223.70 : 36,335.55 = 21,842.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,223.70/36,335.55 = 21,842.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,223.70x = 36,335.55 × 21,842.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,223.70x = 793,673,785.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,673,785.10/24,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,764.35

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