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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,942.80, 32,914.20 and 12,579.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,942.80, 32,914.20 and 12,579.20 is: 18,868.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,942.80 : 32,914.20 = 12,579.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,942.80/32,914.20 = 12,579.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,942.80x = 32,914.20 × 12,579.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,942.80x = 414,034,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,034,304.64/21,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,868.80

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