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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,254.79, 31,940.51 and 20,047.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,254.79, 31,940.51 and 20,047.08 is: 30,125.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,254.79 : 31,940.51 = 20,047.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,254.79/31,940.51 = 20,047.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,254.79x = 31,940.51 × 20,047.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,254.79x = 640,313,858.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,313,858.98/21,254.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,125.63

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