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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,128.34, 31,661.06 and 19,261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,128.34, 31,661.06 and 19,261.23 is: 28,863.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,128.34 : 31,661.06 = 19,261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,128.34/31,661.06 = 19,261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,128.34x = 31,661.06 × 19,261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,128.34x = 609,830,862.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,830,862.40/21,128.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,863.17

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