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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,259.84, 36,395.52 and 21,945.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,259.84, 36,395.52 and 21,945.76 is: 32,923.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,259.84 : 36,395.52 = 21,945.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,259.84/36,395.52 = 21,945.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,259.84x = 36,395.52 × 21,945.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,259.84x = 798,727,347.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,727,347.00/24,259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,923.85

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