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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,248.32, 31,711.76 and 20,695.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,248.32, 31,711.76 and 20,695.36 is: 30,886.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,248.32 : 31,711.76 = 20,695.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,248.32/31,711.76 = 20,695.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,248.32x = 31,711.76 × 20,695.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,248.32x = 656,286,289.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,286,289.43/21,248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,886.50

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