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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,355.88, 36,517.72 and 21,023.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,355.88, 36,517.72 and 21,023.94 is: 31,522.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,355.88 : 36,517.72 = 21,023.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,355.88/36,517.72 = 21,023.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,355.88x = 36,517.72 × 21,023.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,355.88x = 767,746,354.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,746,354.22/24,355.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,522.01

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