Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,611.20, 32,189.52 and 20,600
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,611.20, 32,189.52 and 20,600 is: 30,683.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,611.20 : 32,189.52 = 20,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,611.20/32,189.52 = 20,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,611.20x = 32,189.52 × 20,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,611.20x = 663,104,112 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 663,104,112/21,611.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,683.35
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