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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,996.24, 101,994.34 and 21,249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,996.24, 101,994.34 and 21,249.12 is: 31,873.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,996.24 : 101,994.34 = 21,249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,996.24/101,994.34 = 21,249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,996.24x = 101,994.34 × 21,249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,996.24x = 2,167,289,969.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,289,969.98/67,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,873.67

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