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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,281.40, 31,922.10 and 19,099.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,281.40, 31,922.10 and 19,099.80 is: 28,649.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,281.40 : 31,922.10 = 19,099.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,281.40/31,922.10 = 19,099.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,281.40x = 31,922.10 × 19,099.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,281.40x = 609,705,725.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,705,725.58/21,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,649.70

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