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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,039.16, 31,595.48 and 19,393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,039.16, 31,595.48 and 19,393.24 is: 29,123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,039.16 : 31,595.48 = 19,393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,039.16/31,595.48 = 19,393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,039.16x = 31,595.48 × 19,393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,039.16x = 612,738,726.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,738,726.56/21,039.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,123.73

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