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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,324.05, 36,414.99 and 21,989.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,324.05, 36,414.99 and 21,989.43 is: 32,919.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,324.05 : 36,414.99 = 21,989.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,324.05/36,414.99 = 21,989.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,324.05x = 36,414.99 × 21,989.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,324.05x = 800,744,873.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,744,873.56/24,324.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,919.88

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