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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,209.31, 31,825.91 and 19,536.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,209.31, 31,825.91 and 19,536.26 is: 29,315.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,209.31 : 31,825.91 = 19,536.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,209.31/31,825.91 = 19,536.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,209.31x = 31,825.91 × 19,536.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,209.31x = 621,759,142.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,759,142.21/21,209.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,315.39

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