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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,248.64, 33,524.46 and 21,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,248.64, 33,524.46 and 21,295.20 is: 29,441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,248.64 : 33,524.46 = 21,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,248.64/33,524.46 = 21,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,248.64x = 33,524.46 × 21,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,248.64x = 713,910,080.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,910,080.59/24,248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,441.24

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