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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,275.37, 32,072.34 and 19,848.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,275.37, 32,072.34 and 19,848.15 is: 29,920.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,275.37 : 32,072.34 = 19,848.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,275.37/32,072.34 = 19,848.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,275.37x = 32,072.34 × 19,848.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,275.37x = 636,576,565.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,576,565.55/21,275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,920.82

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