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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,611.81, 32,419.54 and 6,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,611.81, 32,419.54 and 6,029.44 is: 9,044.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,611.81 : 32,419.54 = 6,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,611.81/32,419.54 = 6,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,611.81x = 32,419.54 × 6,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,611.81x = 195,471,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,471,597.75/21,611.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,044.66

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