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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,999.70, 32,999.55 and 20,002.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,999.70, 32,999.55 and 20,002.90 is: 30,004.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,999.70 : 32,999.55 = 20,002.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,999.70/32,999.55 = 20,002.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,999.70x = 32,999.55 × 20,002.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,999.70x = 660,086,698.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,086,698.70/21,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,004.35

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