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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.68, 34,386.90 and 21,365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.68, 34,386.90 and 21,365.16 is: 29,432.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.68 : 34,386.90 = 21,365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.68/34,386.90 = 21,365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.68x = 34,386.90 × 21,365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.68x = 734,681,620.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,681,620.40/24,961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,432.38

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