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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,419.60, 32,129.40 and 21,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,419.60, 32,129.40 and 21,225.20 is: 31,837.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,419.60 : 32,129.40 = 21,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,419.60/32,129.40 = 21,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,419.60x = 32,129.40 × 21,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,419.60x = 681,952,940.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,952,940.88/21,419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,837.80

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