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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,785.93, 32,711.69 and 19,030.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,785.93, 32,711.69 and 19,030.31 is: 28,574.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,785.93 : 32,711.69 = 19,030.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,785.93/32,711.69 = 19,030.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,785.93x = 32,711.69 × 19,030.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,785.93x = 622,513,608.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,513,608.01/21,785.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,574.11

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