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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,313.40, 31,970.10 and 18,721.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,313.40, 31,970.10 and 18,721.40 is: 28,082.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,313.40 : 31,970.10 = 18,721.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,313.40/31,970.10 = 18,721.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,313.40x = 31,970.10 × 18,721.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,313.40x = 598,525,030.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,525,030.14/21,313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,082.10

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