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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,652.68, 32,553.14 and 20,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,652.68, 32,553.14 and 20,029.44 is: 30,112.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,652.68 : 32,553.14 = 20,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,652.68/32,553.14 = 20,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,652.68x = 32,553.14 × 20,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,652.68x = 652,021,164.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,021,164.44/21,652.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,112.72

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