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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,992.64, 63,027.84 and 21,230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,992.64, 63,027.84 and 21,230.72 is: 31,865.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,992.64 : 63,027.84 = 21,230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,992.64/63,027.84 = 21,230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,992.64x = 63,027.84 × 21,230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,992.64x = 1,338,126,423.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,126,423.24/41,992.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,865.74

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