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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,322.93, 36,242.60 and 21,670.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,322.93, 36,242.60 and 21,670.05 is: 32,289.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,322.93 : 36,242.60 = 21,670.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,322.93/36,242.60 = 21,670.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,322.93x = 36,242.60 × 21,670.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,322.93x = 785,378,954.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,378,954.13/24,322.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,289.65

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