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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,323.70, 31,985.55 and 19,638.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,323.70, 31,985.55 and 19,638.90 is: 29,458.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,323.70 : 31,985.55 = 19,638.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,323.70/31,985.55 = 19,638.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,323.70x = 31,985.55 × 19,638.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,323.70x = 628,161,017.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,161,017.90/21,323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,458.35

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