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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,330.80, 31,996.20 and 19,872.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,330.80, 31,996.20 and 19,872.80 is: 29,809.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,330.80 : 31,996.20 = 19,872.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,330.80/31,996.20 = 19,872.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,330.80x = 31,996.20 × 19,872.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,330.80x = 635,854,083.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,854,083.36/21,330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,809.20

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