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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,263.88, 33,465.45 and 21,274.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,263.88, 33,465.45 and 21,274.71 is: 29,342.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,263.88 : 33,465.45 = 21,274.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,263.88/33,465.45 = 21,274.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,263.88x = 33,465.45 × 21,274.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,263.88x = 711,967,743.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,967,743.77/24,263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,342.70

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