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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,380.80, 32,071.20 and 19,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,380.80, 32,071.20 and 19,266.70 is: 28,900.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,380.80 : 32,071.20 = 19,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,380.80/32,071.20 = 19,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,380.80x = 32,071.20 × 19,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,380.80x = 617,906,189.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,906,189.04/21,380.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,900.05

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