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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,338.40, 32,007.60 and 19,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,338.40, 32,007.60 and 19,005.60 is: 28,508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,338.40 : 32,007.60 = 19,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,338.40/32,007.60 = 19,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,338.40x = 32,007.60 × 19,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,338.40x = 608,323,642.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,323,642.56/21,338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,508.40

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