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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,330.61, 36,424.82 and 21,995.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,330.61, 36,424.82 and 21,995.99 is: 32,929.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,330.61 : 36,424.82 = 21,995.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,330.61/36,424.82 = 21,995.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,330.61x = 36,424.82 × 21,995.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,330.61x = 801,199,985.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,199,985.93/24,330.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,929.71

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