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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,341.70, 36,512.55 and 21,807.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,341.70, 36,512.55 and 21,807.30 is: 32,710.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,341.70 : 36,512.55 = 21,807.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,341.70/36,512.55 = 21,807.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,341.70x = 36,512.55 × 21,807.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,341.70x = 796,240,131.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,240,131.62/24,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,710.95

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