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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,995.40, 32,949.90 and 20,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,995.40, 32,949.90 and 20,440.20 is: 30,620.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,995.40 : 32,949.90 = 20,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,995.40/32,949.90 = 20,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,995.40x = 32,949.90 × 20,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,995.40x = 673,502,545.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,502,545.98/21,995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,620.15

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