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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,091.77, 31,686.69 and 19,958.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,091.77, 31,686.69 and 19,958.01 is: 29,983.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,091.77 : 31,686.69 = 19,958.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,091.77/31,686.69 = 19,958.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,091.77x = 31,686.69 × 19,958.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,091.77x = 632,403,275.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,403,275.89/21,091.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,983.41

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