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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,057.46, 29,192.36 and 19,933.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,057.46, 29,192.36 and 19,933.89 is: 27,634.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,057.46 : 29,192.36 = 19,933.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,057.46/29,192.36 = 19,933.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,057.46x = 29,192.36 × 19,933.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,057.46x = 581,917,342.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,917,342.92/21,057.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,634.74

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