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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,963.66, 34,371.24 and 21,178.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,963.66, 34,371.24 and 21,178.98 is: 29,160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,963.66 : 34,371.24 = 21,178.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,963.66/34,371.24 = 21,178.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,963.66x = 34,371.24 × 21,178.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,963.66x = 727,947,804.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,947,804.54/24,963.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,160.30

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