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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,250.09, 31,889.18 and 21,085.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,250.09, 31,889.18 and 21,085.93 is: 31,642.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,250.09 : 31,889.18 = 21,085.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,250.09/31,889.18 = 21,085.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,250.09x = 31,889.18 × 21,085.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,250.09x = 672,413,017.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,413,017.24/21,250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,642.83

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