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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,281.70, 32,081.93 and 19,854.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,281.70, 32,081.93 and 19,854.48 is: 29,930.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,281.70 : 32,081.93 = 19,854.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,281.70/32,081.93 = 19,854.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,281.70x = 32,081.93 × 19,854.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,281.70x = 636,969,938.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,969,938.27/21,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,930.41

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