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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,744.46, 30,003.24 and 20,637.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,744.46, 30,003.24 and 20,637.19 is: 28,475.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,744.46 : 30,003.24 = 20,637.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,744.46/30,003.24 = 20,637.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,744.46x = 30,003.24 × 20,637.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,744.46x = 619,182,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,182,564.50/21,744.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,475.42

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