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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,324.30, 36,415.36 and 21,989.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,324.30, 36,415.36 and 21,989.68 is: 32,920.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,324.30 : 36,415.36 = 21,989.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,324.30/36,415.36 = 21,989.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,324.30x = 36,415.36 × 21,989.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,324.30x = 800,762,113.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,762,113.48/24,324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,920.25

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