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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,995.70, 32,993.55 and 19,986.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,995.70, 32,993.55 and 19,986.90 is: 29,980.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,995.70 : 32,993.55 = 19,986.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,995.70/32,993.55 = 19,986.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,995.70x = 32,993.55 × 19,986.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,995.70x = 659,438,784.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,438,784.50/21,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,980.35

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