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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,211.13, 31,751.09 and 18,061.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,211.13, 31,751.09 and 18,061.85 is: 27,036.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,211.13 : 31,751.09 = 18,061.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,211.13/31,751.09 = 18,061.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,211.13x = 31,751.09 × 18,061.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,211.13x = 573,483,481.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,483,481.72/21,211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,036.91

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