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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,805.40, 32,708.10 and 21,229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,805.40, 32,708.10 and 21,229.40 is: 31,844.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,805.40 : 32,708.10 = 21,229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,805.40/32,708.10 = 21,229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,805.40x = 32,708.10 × 21,229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,805.40x = 694,373,338.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,373,338.14/21,805.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,844.10

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