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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,988.80, 32,983.20 and 19,761.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,988.80, 32,983.20 and 19,761.60 is: 29,642.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,988.80 : 32,983.20 = 19,761.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,988.80/32,983.20 = 19,761.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,988.80x = 32,983.20 × 19,761.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,988.80x = 651,800,805.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,800,805.12/21,988.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,642.40

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