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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.08, 33,628.32 and 21,083.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.08, 33,628.32 and 21,083.52 is: 29,021.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.08 : 33,628.32 = 21,083.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.08/33,628.32 = 21,083.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.08x = 33,628.32 × 21,083.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.08x = 709,003,357.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,003,357.29/24,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,021.74

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