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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,032.58, 31,553.82 and 6,241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,032.58, 31,553.82 and 6,241.62 is: 9,363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,032.58 : 31,553.82 = 6,241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,032.58/31,553.82 = 6,241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,032.58x = 31,553.82 × 6,241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,032.58x = 196,946,953.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,946,953.99/21,032.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,363.90

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