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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,292.73, 33,453.39 and 21,104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,292.73, 33,453.39 and 21,104.57 is: 29,062.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,292.73 : 33,453.39 = 21,104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,292.73/33,453.39 = 21,104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,292.73x = 33,453.39 × 21,104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,292.73x = 706,019,305.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,019,305.47/24,292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,062.99

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