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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,160.71, 31,586.56 and 19,618.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,160.71, 31,586.56 and 19,618.88 is: 29,285.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,160.71 : 31,586.56 = 19,618.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,160.71/31,586.56 = 19,618.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,160.71x = 31,586.56 × 19,618.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,160.71x = 619,692,723.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,692,723.27/21,160.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,285.06

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