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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,390.56, 36,409.36 and 21,438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,390.56, 36,409.36 and 21,438.24 is: 32,002.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,390.56 : 36,409.36 = 21,438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,390.56/36,409.36 = 21,438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,390.56x = 36,409.36 × 21,438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,390.56x = 780,552,597.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,552,597.93/24,390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,002.24

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