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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.79, 36,312.75 and 21,373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.79, 36,312.75 and 21,373.34 is: 31,905.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.79 : 36,312.75 = 21,373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.79/36,312.75 = 21,373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.79x = 36,312.75 × 21,373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.79x = 776,124,570.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,124,570.52/24,325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,905.43

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