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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.98, 33,452.35 and 21,103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.98, 33,452.35 and 21,103.82 is: 29,061.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.98 : 33,452.35 = 21,103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.98/33,452.35 = 21,103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.98x = 33,452.35 × 21,103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.98x = 705,972,372.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,972,372.98/24,291.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,061.95

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