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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,261.62, 31,889.94 and 5,680.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,261.62, 31,889.94 and 5,680.46 is: 8,520.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,261.62 : 31,889.94 = 5,680.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,261.62/31,889.94 = 5,680.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,261.62x = 31,889.94 × 5,680.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,261.62x = 181,149,528.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,149,528.57/21,261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,520.02

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