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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,934.96, 33,049.62 and 21,412.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,934.96, 33,049.62 and 21,412.62 is: 29,566.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,934.96 : 33,049.62 = 21,412.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,934.96/33,049.62 = 21,412.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,934.96x = 33,049.62 × 21,412.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,934.96x = 707,678,954.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,678,954.20/23,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,566.75

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