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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,290.61, 31,940.86 and 7,250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,290.61, 31,940.86 and 7,250.76 is: 10,877.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,290.61 : 31,940.86 = 7,250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,290.61/31,940.86 = 7,250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,290.61x = 31,940.86 × 7,250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,290.61x = 231,595,347.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,595,347.65/21,290.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,877.82

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