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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,985.89, 32,900.01 and 19,034.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,985.89, 32,900.01 and 19,034.49 is: 28,483.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,985.89 : 32,900.01 = 19,034.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,985.89/32,900.01 = 19,034.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,985.89x = 32,900.01 × 19,034.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,985.89x = 626,234,716.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,234,716.59/21,985.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,483.48

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