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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,269.16, 33,473.30 and 21,431.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,269.16, 33,473.30 and 21,431.48 is: 29,559.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,269.16 : 33,473.30 = 21,431.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,269.16/33,473.30 = 21,431.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,269.16x = 33,473.30 × 21,431.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,269.16x = 717,382,359.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,382,359.48/24,269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,559.42

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