Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,320.32, 31,766.12 and 20,128
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,320.32, 31,766.12 and 20,128 is: 29,989.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,320.32 : 31,766.12 = 20,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,320.32/31,766.12 = 20,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,320.32x = 31,766.12 × 20,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,320.32x = 639,388,463.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 639,388,463.36/21,320.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,989.63
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