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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,999.20, 34,524.72 and 21,625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,999.20, 34,524.72 and 21,625.80 is: 29,865.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,999.20 : 34,524.72 = 21,625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,999.20/34,524.72 = 21,625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,999.20x = 34,524.72 × 21,625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,999.20x = 746,624,689.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,624,689.78/24,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,865.94

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