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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,292.20, 32,097.87 and 19,864.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,292.20, 32,097.87 and 19,864.98 is: 29,946.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,292.20 : 32,097.87 = 19,864.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,292.20/32,097.87 = 19,864.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,292.20x = 32,097.87 × 19,864.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,292.20x = 637,623,545.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,623,545.59/21,292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,946.34

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