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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,528.21, 33,879.83 and 21,335.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,528.21, 33,879.83 and 21,335.19 is: 29,469.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,528.21 : 33,879.83 = 21,335.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,528.21/33,879.83 = 21,335.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,528.21x = 33,879.83 × 21,335.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,528.21x = 722,832,610.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,832,610.22/24,528.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,469.44

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