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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,960.08, 34,404.60 and 21,721.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,960.08, 34,404.60 and 21,721.61 is: 29,940.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,960.08 : 34,404.60 = 21,721.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,960.08/34,404.60 = 21,721.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,960.08x = 34,404.60 × 21,721.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,960.08x = 747,323,131.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,323,131.38/24,960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,940.74

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