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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,271.16, 33,476.06 and 21,433.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,271.16, 33,476.06 and 21,433.48 is: 29,562.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,271.16 : 33,476.06 = 21,433.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,271.16/33,476.06 = 21,433.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,271.16x = 33,476.06 × 21,433.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,271.16x = 717,508,462.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,508,462.49/24,271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,562.18

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