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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,351.59, 36,591.17 and 21,239.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,351.59, 36,591.17 and 21,239.37 is: 31,914.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,351.59 : 36,591.17 = 21,239.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,351.59/36,591.17 = 21,239.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,351.59x = 36,591.17 × 21,239.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,351.59x = 777,173,292.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,173,292.17/24,351.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,914.69

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