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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,370.95, 36,485.35 and 21,838.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,370.95, 36,485.35 and 21,838.59 is: 32,694.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,370.95 : 36,485.35 = 21,838.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,370.95/36,485.35 = 21,838.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,370.95x = 36,485.35 × 21,838.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,370.95x = 796,788,545.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,788,545.06/24,370.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,694.19

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