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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,899.13, 34,258.95 and 21,531.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,899.13, 34,258.95 and 21,531.15 is: 29,624.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,899.13 : 34,258.95 = 21,531.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,899.13/34,258.95 = 21,531.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,899.13x = 34,258.95 × 21,531.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,899.13x = 737,634,591.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,634,591.29/24,899.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,624.91

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