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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,077.26, 29,219.80 and 19,953.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,077.26, 29,219.80 and 19,953.67 is: 27,662.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,077.26 : 29,219.80 = 19,953.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,077.26/29,219.80 = 19,953.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,077.26x = 29,219.80 × 19,953.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,077.26x = 583,042,246.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,042,246.67/21,077.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,662.15

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