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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,013.89, 31,337.62 and 19,849.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,013.89, 31,337.62 and 19,849.31 is: 29,600.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,013.89 : 31,337.62 = 19,849.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,013.89/31,337.62 = 19,849.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,013.89x = 31,337.62 × 19,849.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,013.89x = 622,030,134.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,030,134.04/21,013.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,600.90

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