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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,027.60, 31,541.40 and 20,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,027.60, 31,541.40 and 20,003.60 is: 30,005.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,027.60 : 31,541.40 = 20,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,027.60/31,541.40 = 20,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,027.60x = 31,541.40 × 20,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,027.60x = 630,941,549.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,941,549.04/21,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,005.40

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