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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.08, 34,405.98 and 21,722.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.08, 34,405.98 and 21,722.61 is: 29,942.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.08 : 34,405.98 = 21,722.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.08/34,405.98 = 21,722.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.08x = 34,405.98 × 21,722.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.08x = 747,387,685.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,387,685.21/24,961.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,942.12

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