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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,578.12, 29,743.98 and 19,770.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,578.12, 29,743.98 and 19,770.20 is: 27,251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,578.12 : 29,743.98 = 19,770.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,578.12/29,743.98 = 19,770.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,578.12x = 29,743.98 × 19,770.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,578.12x = 588,044,433.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,044,433.40/21,578.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,251.88

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