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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,221.19, 31,958.74 and 19,329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,221.19, 31,958.74 and 19,329.52 is: 29,109.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,221.19 : 31,958.74 = 19,329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,221.19/31,958.74 = 19,329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,221.19x = 31,958.74 × 19,329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,221.19x = 617,747,104.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,747,104.00/21,221.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,109.92

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