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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,307.72, 36,592.90 and 21,863.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,307.72, 36,592.90 and 21,863.68 is: 32,913.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,307.72 : 36,592.90 = 21,863.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,307.72/36,592.90 = 21,863.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,307.72x = 36,592.90 × 21,863.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,307.72x = 800,055,455.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,055,455.87/24,307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,913.64

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