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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,940.21, 34,377.09 and 21,701.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,940.21, 34,377.09 and 21,701.74 is: 29,913.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,940.21 : 34,377.09 = 21,701.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,940.21/34,377.09 = 21,701.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,940.21x = 34,377.09 × 21,701.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,940.21x = 746,042,669.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,042,669.14/24,940.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,913.25

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