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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,295.40, 36,443.10 and 21,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,295.40, 36,443.10 and 21,223.40 is: 31,835.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,295.40 : 36,443.10 = 21,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,295.40/36,443.10 = 21,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,295.40x = 36,443.10 × 21,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,295.40x = 773,446,488.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,446,488.54/24,295.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,835.10

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