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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,329.88, 31,995.03 and 8,179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,329.88, 31,995.03 and 8,179.13 is: 12,268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,329.88 : 31,995.03 = 8,179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,329.88/31,995.03 = 8,179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,329.88x = 31,995.03 × 8,179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,329.88x = 261,691,349.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,691,349.75/21,329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,268.77

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