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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,284.76, 106,920.90 and 21,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,284.76, 106,920.90 and 21,376 is: 32,062.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,284.76 : 106,920.90 = 21,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,284.76/106,920.90 = 21,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,284.76x = 106,920.90 × 21,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,284.76x = 2,285,541,158.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,541,158.40/71,284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,062.13

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