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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,994.70, 34,518.52 and 21,621.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,994.70, 34,518.52 and 21,621.32 is: 29,859.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,994.70 : 34,518.52 = 21,621.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,994.70/34,518.52 = 21,621.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,994.70x = 34,518.52 × 21,621.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,994.70x = 746,335,966.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,335,966.85/24,994.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,859.77

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