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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,652.37, 32,552.67 and 20,029.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,652.37, 32,552.67 and 20,029.13 is: 30,112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,652.37 : 32,552.67 = 20,029.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,652.37/32,552.67 = 20,029.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,652.37x = 32,552.67 × 20,029.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,652.37x = 652,001,659.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,001,659.28/21,652.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,112.25

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