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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,775.92, 34,089.36 and 21,408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,775.92, 34,089.36 and 21,408 is: 29,455.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,775.92 : 34,089.36 = 21,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,775.92/34,089.36 = 21,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,775.92x = 34,089.36 × 21,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,775.92x = 729,785,018.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,785,018.88/24,775.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,455.42

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