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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,433.70, 36,723.45 and 21,226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,433.70, 36,723.45 and 21,226.10 is: 31,902.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,433.70 : 36,723.45 = 21,226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,433.70/36,723.45 = 21,226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,433.70x = 36,723.45 × 21,226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,433.70x = 779,495,622.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,495,622.05/24,433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,902.48

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