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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,160.70, 29,335.45 and 20,037.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,160.70, 29,335.45 and 20,037.16 is: 27,777.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,160.70 : 29,335.45 = 20,037.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,160.70/29,335.45 = 20,037.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,160.70x = 29,335.45 × 20,037.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,160.70x = 587,799,105.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,799,105.32/21,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,777.87

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