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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,009.20, 31,513.80 and 19,405.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,009.20, 31,513.80 and 19,405.40 is: 29,108.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,009.20 : 31,513.80 = 19,405.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,009.20/31,513.80 = 19,405.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,009.20x = 31,513.80 × 19,405.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,009.20x = 611,537,894.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,537,894.52/21,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,108.10

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