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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,999.40, 32,903.10 and 19,676.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,999.40, 32,903.10 and 19,676.20 is: 29,428.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,999.40 : 32,903.10 = 19,676.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,999.40/32,903.10 = 19,676.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,999.40x = 32,903.10 × 19,676.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,999.40x = 647,407,976.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,407,976.22/21,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,428.44

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