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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,046.91, 31,563.45 and 7,003.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,046.91, 31,563.45 and 7,003.08 is: 10,502.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,046.91 : 31,563.45 = 7,003.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,046.91/31,563.45 = 7,003.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,046.91x = 31,563.45 × 7,003.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,046.91x = 221,041,365.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,041,365.43/21,046.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,502.32

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