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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,068.16, 31,635.12 and 20,133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,068.16, 31,635.12 and 20,133.36 is: 30,231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,068.16 : 31,635.12 = 20,133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,068.16/31,635.12 = 20,133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,068.16x = 31,635.12 × 20,133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,068.16x = 636,921,259.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,921,259.60/21,068.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,231.46

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