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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,417.82, 32,056.83 and 19,371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,417.82, 32,056.83 and 19,371.76 is: 28,994.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,417.82 : 32,056.83 = 19,371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,417.82/32,056.83 = 19,371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,417.82x = 32,056.83 × 19,371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,417.82x = 620,997,136.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,997,136.98/21,417.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,994.42

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