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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,720.93, 29,959.42 and 19,934.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,720.93, 29,959.42 and 19,934.18 is: 27,494.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,720.93 : 29,959.42 = 19,934.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,720.93/29,959.42 = 19,934.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,720.93x = 29,959.42 × 19,934.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,720.93x = 597,216,470.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,216,470.98/21,720.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,494.98

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