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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,410.60, 36,615.90 and 21,818.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,410.60, 36,615.90 and 21,818.60 is: 32,727.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,410.60 : 36,615.90 = 21,818.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,410.60/36,615.90 = 21,818.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,410.60x = 36,615.90 × 21,818.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,410.60x = 798,907,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,907,675.74/24,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,727.90

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