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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,268.62, 29,286.63 and 20,021.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,268.62, 29,286.63 and 20,021.76 is: 27,569.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,268.62 : 29,286.63 = 20,021.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,268.62/29,286.63 = 20,021.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,268.62x = 29,286.63 × 20,021.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,268.62x = 586,369,877.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,369,877.07/21,268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,569.72

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