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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,235.59, 33,470.61 and 21,593.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,235.59, 33,470.61 and 21,593.93 is: 29,822.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,235.59 : 33,470.61 = 21,593.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,235.59/33,470.61 = 21,593.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,235.59x = 33,470.61 × 21,593.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,235.59x = 722,761,734.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,761,734.07/24,235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,822.33

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