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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,989.69, 34,511.60 and 21,616.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,989.69, 34,511.60 and 21,616.31 is: 29,852.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,989.69 : 34,511.60 = 21,616.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,989.69/34,511.60 = 21,616.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,989.69x = 34,511.60 × 21,616.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,989.69x = 746,013,444.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,013,444.20/24,989.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,852.85

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