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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,951.84, 34,346.14 and 21,759.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,951.84, 34,346.14 and 21,759.51 is: 29,951.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,951.84 : 34,346.14 = 21,759.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,951.84/34,346.14 = 21,759.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,951.84x = 34,346.14 × 21,759.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,951.84x = 747,355,059.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,355,059.46/24,951.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,951.90

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