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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,362.97, 33,569.40 and 21,681.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,362.97, 33,569.40 and 21,681.46 is: 29,874.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,362.97 : 33,569.40 = 21,681.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,362.97/33,569.40 = 21,681.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,362.97x = 33,569.40 × 21,681.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,362.97x = 727,833,603.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,833,603.32/24,362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,874.58

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