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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,012.89, 31,336.13 and 19,848.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,012.89, 31,336.13 and 19,848.31 is: 29,599.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,012.89 : 31,336.13 = 19,848.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,012.89/31,336.13 = 19,848.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,012.89x = 31,336.13 × 19,848.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,012.89x = 621,969,193.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,969,193.72/21,012.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,599.42

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