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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,995.70, 34,519.90 and 21,622.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,995.70, 34,519.90 and 21,622.32 is: 29,861.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,995.70 : 34,519.90 = 21,622.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,995.70/34,519.90 = 21,622.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,995.70x = 34,519.90 × 21,622.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,995.70x = 746,400,324.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,400,324.17/24,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,861.15

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