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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,996.70, 32,995.05 and 19,987.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,996.70, 32,995.05 and 19,987.90 is: 29,981.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,996.70 : 32,995.05 = 19,987.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,996.70/32,995.05 = 19,987.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,996.70x = 32,995.05 × 19,987.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,996.70x = 659,501,759.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,501,759.90/21,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,981.85

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