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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,997.40, 32,900.10 and 19,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,997.40, 32,900.10 and 19,674.20 is: 29,425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,997.40 : 32,900.10 = 19,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,997.40/32,900.10 = 19,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,997.40x = 32,900.10 × 19,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,997.40x = 647,283,147.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,283,147.42/21,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,425.44

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