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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,250.68, 31,879.89 and 7,019.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,250.68, 31,879.89 and 7,019.97 is: 10,531.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,250.68 : 31,879.89 = 7,019.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,250.68/31,879.89 = 7,019.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,250.68x = 31,879.89 × 7,019.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,250.68x = 223,795,871.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,795,871.40/21,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,531.23

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