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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,347.70, 32,021.55 and 21,201.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,347.70, 32,021.55 and 21,201.90 is: 31,802.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,347.70 : 32,021.55 = 21,201.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,347.70/32,021.55 = 21,201.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,347.70x = 32,021.55 × 21,201.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,347.70x = 678,917,700.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,917,700.95/21,347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,802.85

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