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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.47, 36,646.99 and 21,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.47, 36,646.99 and 21,266.90 is: 31,910.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.47 : 36,646.99 = 21,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.47/36,646.99 = 21,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.47x = 36,646.99 × 21,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.47x = 779,368,098.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,368,098.42/24,423.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,910.62

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