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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,282.40, 31,923.60 and 20,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,282.40, 31,923.60 and 20,159.20 is: 30,238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,282.40 : 31,923.60 = 20,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,282.40/31,923.60 = 20,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,282.40x = 31,923.60 × 20,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,282.40x = 643,554,237.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,554,237.12/21,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,238.80

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