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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,324.40, 31,986.60 and 19,769.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,324.40, 31,986.60 and 19,769.20 is: 29,653.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,324.40 : 31,986.60 = 19,769.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,324.40/31,986.60 = 19,769.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,324.40x = 31,986.60 × 19,769.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,324.40x = 632,349,492.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,349,492.72/21,324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,653.80

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