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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,270.16, 33,474.68 and 21,432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,270.16, 33,474.68 and 21,432.48 is: 29,560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,270.16 : 33,474.68 = 21,432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,270.16/33,474.68 = 21,432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,270.16x = 33,474.68 × 21,432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,270.16x = 717,445,409.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,445,409.61/24,270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,560.80

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