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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,279.70, 32,078.90 and 19,852.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,279.70, 32,078.90 and 19,852.48 is: 29,927.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,279.70 : 32,078.90 = 19,852.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,279.70/32,078.90 = 19,852.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,279.70x = 32,078.90 × 19,852.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,279.70x = 636,845,720.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,845,720.67/21,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,927.38

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