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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,721.31, 29,959.94 and 19,934.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,721.31, 29,959.94 and 19,934.56 is: 27,495.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,721.31 : 29,959.94 = 19,934.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,721.31/29,959.94 = 19,934.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,721.31x = 29,959.94 × 19,934.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,721.31x = 597,238,196.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,238,196.46/21,721.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,495.50

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