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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,421.60, 32,132.40 and 21,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,421.60, 32,132.40 and 21,227.20 is: 31,840.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,421.60 : 32,132.40 = 21,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,421.60/32,132.40 = 21,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,421.60x = 32,132.40 × 21,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,421.60x = 682,080,881.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,080,881.28/21,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,840.80

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