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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,974.60, 32,961.90 and 20,160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,974.60, 32,961.90 and 20,160.20 is: 30,240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,974.60 : 32,961.90 = 20,160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,974.60/32,961.90 = 20,160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,974.60x = 32,961.90 × 20,160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,974.60x = 664,518,496.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,518,496.38/21,974.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,240.30

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