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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.19, 34,513.67 and 21,617.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.19, 34,513.67 and 21,617.81 is: 29,854.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.19 : 34,513.67 = 21,617.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.19/34,513.67 = 21,617.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.19x = 34,513.67 × 21,617.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.19x = 746,109,960.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,109,960.46/24,991.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,854.92

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