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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,026.91, 31,406.32 and 19,022.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,026.91, 31,406.32 and 19,022.52 is: 28,412.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,026.91 : 31,406.32 = 19,022.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,026.91/31,406.32 = 19,022.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,026.91x = 31,406.32 × 19,022.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,026.91x = 597,427,376.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,427,376.80/21,026.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,412.52

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