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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,275.46, 31,913.19 and 21,244.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,275.46, 31,913.19 and 21,244.71 is: 31,867.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,275.46 : 31,913.19 = 21,244.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,275.46/31,913.19 = 21,244.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,275.46x = 31,913.19 × 21,244.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,275.46x = 677,986,466.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,986,466.72/21,275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,867.07

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