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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,432.70, 36,730.05 and 21,225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,432.70, 36,730.05 and 21,225.10 is: 31,908.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,432.70 : 36,730.05 = 21,225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,432.70/36,730.05 = 21,225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,432.70x = 36,730.05 × 21,225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,432.70x = 779,598,984.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,598,984.26/24,432.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,908.02

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