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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,674.80, 32,512.20 and 20,216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,674.80, 32,512.20 and 20,216.80 is: 30,325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,674.80 : 32,512.20 = 20,216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,674.80/32,512.20 = 20,216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,674.80x = 32,512.20 × 20,216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,674.80x = 657,292,644.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,292,644.96/21,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,325.20

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