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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,219.84, 31,777.92 and 18,316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,219.84, 31,777.92 and 18,316.80 is: 27,430.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,219.84 : 31,777.92 = 18,316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,219.84/31,777.92 = 18,316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,219.84x = 31,777.92 × 18,316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,219.84x = 582,069,805.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,069,805.06/21,219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,430.45

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