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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,103.27, 29,255.70 and 19,979.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,103.27, 29,255.70 and 19,979.70 is: 27,698.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,103.27 : 29,255.70 = 19,979.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,103.27/29,255.70 = 19,979.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,103.27x = 29,255.70 × 19,979.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,103.27x = 584,520,109.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,520,109.29/21,103.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,698.08

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