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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,069.60, 31,604.40 and 18,218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,069.60, 31,604.40 and 18,218.40 is: 27,327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,069.60 : 31,604.40 = 18,218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,069.60/31,604.40 = 18,218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,069.60x = 31,604.40 × 18,218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,069.60x = 575,781,600.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,781,600.96/21,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,327.60

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