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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,329.34, 33,589.08 and 21,807

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,329.34, 33,589.08 and 21,807 is: 30,106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,329.34 : 33,589.08 = 21,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,329.34/33,589.08 = 21,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,329.34x = 33,589.08 × 21,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,329.34x = 732,477,067.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,477,067.56/24,329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,106.74

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