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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,290.57, 36,307.69 and 21,103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,290.57, 36,307.69 and 21,103.02 is: 31,543.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,290.57 : 36,307.69 = 21,103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,290.57/36,307.69 = 21,103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,290.57x = 36,307.69 × 21,103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,290.57x = 766,201,908.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,201,908.22/24,290.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,543.18

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