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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,994.20, 32,991.30 and 21,034.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,994.20, 32,991.30 and 21,034.35 is: 31,551.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,994.20 : 32,991.30 = 21,034.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,994.20/32,991.30 = 21,034.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,994.20x = 32,991.30 × 21,034.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,994.20x = 693,950,551.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,950,551.16/21,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,551.53

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