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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,421.70, 36,713.55 and 21,214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,421.70, 36,713.55 and 21,214.10 is: 31,891.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,421.70 : 36,713.55 = 21,214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,421.70/36,713.55 = 21,214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,421.70x = 36,713.55 × 21,214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,421.70x = 778,844,921.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,844,921.06/24,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,891.51

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