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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,552.72, 95,329.80 and 21,990

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,552.72, 95,329.80 and 21,990 is: 32,985.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,552.72 : 95,329.80 = 21,990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,552.72/95,329.80 = 21,990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,552.72x = 95,329.80 × 21,990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,552.72x = 2,096,302,302
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,302,302/63,552.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,985.25

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