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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,446.52, 33,711.16 and 21,749.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,446.52, 33,711.16 and 21,749.24 is: 29,991.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,446.52 : 33,711.16 = 21,749.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,446.52/33,711.16 = 21,749.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,446.52x = 33,711.16 × 21,749.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,446.52x = 733,192,109.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,192,109.52/24,446.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,991.68

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