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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,031.03, 31,529.26 and 14,349.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,031.03, 31,529.26 and 14,349.07 is: 21,511.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,031.03 : 31,529.26 = 14,349.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,031.03/31,529.26 = 14,349.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,031.03x = 31,529.26 × 14,349.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,031.03x = 452,415,558.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,415,558.79/21,031.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,511.81

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