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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,330.60, 31,995.90 and 20,099.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,330.60, 31,995.90 and 20,099.40 is: 30,149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,330.60 : 31,995.90 = 20,099.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,330.60/31,995.90 = 20,099.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,330.60x = 31,995.90 × 20,099.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,330.60x = 643,098,392.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,098,392.46/21,330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,149.10

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