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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,332.62, 31,999.47 and 17,379.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,332.62, 31,999.47 and 17,379.55 is: 26,069.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,332.62 : 31,999.47 = 17,379.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,332.62/31,999.47 = 17,379.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,332.62x = 31,999.47 × 17,379.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,332.62x = 556,136,388.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,136,388.84/21,332.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,069.76

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