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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,924.44, 31,619.34 and 21,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,924.44, 31,619.34 and 21,042 is: 29,022.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,924.44 : 31,619.34 = 21,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,924.44/31,619.34 = 21,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,924.44x = 31,619.34 × 21,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,924.44x = 665,334,152.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,334,152.28/22,924.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,022.92

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