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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,439.93, 32,029.09 and 17,062.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,439.93, 32,029.09 and 17,062.27 is: 25,489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,439.93 : 32,029.09 = 17,062.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,439.93/32,029.09 = 17,062.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,439.93x = 32,029.09 × 17,062.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,439.93x = 546,488,981.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,488,981.43/21,439.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,489.31

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