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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,569.68, 32,337.96 and 19,371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,569.68, 32,337.96 and 19,371.70 is: 29,042.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,569.68 : 32,337.96 = 19,371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,569.68/32,337.96 = 19,371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,569.68x = 32,337.96 × 19,371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,569.68x = 626,441,259.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,441,259.73/21,569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,042.68

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