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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,662.40, 32,430.42 and 19,411.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,662.40, 32,430.42 and 19,411.41 is: 29,060.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,662.40 : 32,430.42 = 19,411.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,662.40/32,430.42 = 19,411.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,662.40x = 32,430.42 × 19,411.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,662.40x = 629,520,179.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,520,179.09/21,662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,060.50

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