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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,145.98, 31,738.41 and 19,875.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,145.98, 31,738.41 and 19,875.90 is: 29,832.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,145.98 : 31,738.41 = 19,875.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,145.98/31,738.41 = 19,875.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,145.98x = 31,738.41 × 19,875.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,145.98x = 630,829,463.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,829,463.32/21,145.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,832.12

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