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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,951.20, 32,926.80 and 20,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,951.20, 32,926.80 and 20,007.20 is: 30,010.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,951.20 : 32,926.80 = 20,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,951.20/32,926.80 = 20,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,951.20x = 32,926.80 × 20,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,951.20x = 658,773,072.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,773,072.96/21,951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,010.80

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