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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,034.35, 31,354.90 and 20,713.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,034.35, 31,354.90 and 20,713.59 is: 30,876.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,034.35 : 31,354.90 = 20,713.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,034.35/31,354.90 = 20,713.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,034.35x = 31,354.90 × 20,713.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,034.35x = 649,472,491.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,472,491.31/21,034.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,876.76

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