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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.05, 36,416.49 and 21,990.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.05, 36,416.49 and 21,990.43 is: 32,921.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.05 : 36,416.49 = 21,990.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.05/36,416.49 = 21,990.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.05x = 36,416.49 × 21,990.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.05x = 800,814,274.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,814,274.19/24,325.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,921.38

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