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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,272.20, 36,408.30 and 21,356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,272.20, 36,408.30 and 21,356.20 is: 32,034.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,272.20 : 36,408.30 = 21,356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,272.20/36,408.30 = 21,356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,272.20x = 36,408.30 × 21,356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,272.20x = 777,542,936.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,542,936.46/24,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,034.30

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