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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,162.52, 31,557.47 and 19,685.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,162.52, 31,557.47 and 19,685.08 is: 29,354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,162.52 : 31,557.47 = 19,685.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,162.52/31,557.47 = 19,685.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,162.52x = 31,557.47 × 19,685.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,162.52x = 621,211,321.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,211,321.55/21,162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,354.32

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