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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,235.51, 31,674.09 and 18,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,235.51, 31,674.09 and 18,440.20 is: 27,504.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,235.51 : 31,674.09 = 18,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,235.51/31,674.09 = 18,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,235.51x = 31,674.09 × 18,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,235.51x = 584,076,303.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,076,303.85/21,235.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,504.71

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