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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,294.94, 32,139.98 and 21,049.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,294.94, 32,139.98 and 21,049.62 is: 29,042.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,294.94 : 32,139.98 = 21,049.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,294.94/32,139.98 = 21,049.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,294.94x = 32,139.98 × 21,049.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,294.94x = 676,534,365.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,534,365.81/23,294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,042.12

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