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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,028.20, 31,542.30 and 19,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,028.20, 31,542.30 and 19,732.20 is: 29,598.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,028.20 : 31,542.30 = 19,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,028.20/31,542.30 = 19,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,028.20x = 31,542.30 × 19,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,028.20x = 622,398,972.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,398,972.06/21,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,598.30

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