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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,162.21, 31,588.80 and 19,620.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,162.21, 31,588.80 and 19,620.38 is: 29,287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,162.21 : 31,588.80 = 19,620.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,162.21/31,588.80 = 19,620.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,162.21x = 31,588.80 × 19,620.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,162.21x = 619,784,101.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,784,101.80/21,162.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,287.31

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