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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.80, 36,539.70 and 21,346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.80, 36,539.70 and 21,346.60 is: 32,019.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.80 : 36,539.70 = 21,346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.80/36,539.70 = 21,346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.80x = 36,539.70 × 21,346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.80x = 779,998,360.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,998,360.02/24,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,019.90

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