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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.08, 36,308.43 and 21,103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.08, 36,308.43 and 21,103.52 is: 31,543.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.08 : 36,308.43 = 21,103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.08/36,308.43 = 21,103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.08x = 36,308.43 × 21,103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.08x = 766,235,497.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,235,497.13/24,291.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,543.91

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