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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,410.40, 36,615.60 and 21,494.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,410.40, 36,615.60 and 21,494.40 is: 32,241.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,410.40 : 36,615.60 = 21,494.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,410.40/36,615.60 = 21,494.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,410.40x = 36,615.60 × 21,494.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,410.40x = 787,030,352.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,030,352.64/24,410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,241.60

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