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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,445.52, 36,705.72 and 21,548.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,445.52, 36,705.72 and 21,548.24 is: 32,355.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,445.52 : 36,705.72 = 21,548.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,445.52/36,705.72 = 21,548.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,445.52x = 36,705.72 × 21,548.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,445.52x = 790,943,663.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,943,663.93/24,445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,355.36

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