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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,870.92, 32,811.57 and 7,079.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,870.92, 32,811.57 and 7,079.83 is: 10,621.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,870.92 : 32,811.57 = 7,079.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,870.92/32,811.57 = 7,079.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,870.92x = 32,811.57 × 7,079.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,870.92x = 232,300,255.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,300,255.60/21,870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,621.42

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