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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,370.80, 32,056.20 and 21,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,370.80, 32,056.20 and 21,079.20 is: 31,618.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,370.80 : 32,056.20 = 21,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,370.80/32,056.20 = 21,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,370.80x = 32,056.20 × 21,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,370.80x = 675,719,051.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,719,051.04/21,370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,618.80

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