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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,994.70, 32,992.05 and 21,217.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,994.70, 32,992.05 and 21,217.10 is: 31,825.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,994.70 : 32,992.05 = 21,217.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,994.70/32,992.05 = 21,217.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,994.70x = 32,992.05 × 21,217.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,994.70x = 699,995,624.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,995,624.06/21,994.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,825.65

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