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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,305.47, 36,589.51 and 21,861.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,305.47, 36,589.51 and 21,861.43 is: 32,910.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305.47 : 36,589.51 = 21,861.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305.47/36,589.51 = 21,861.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305.47x = 36,589.51 × 21,861.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305.47x = 799,898,956.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,898,956.95/24,305.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,910.25

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