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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,250.06, 32,001.59 and 18,509.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,250.06, 32,001.59 and 18,509.81 is: 27,874.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,250.06 : 32,001.59 = 18,509.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,250.06/32,001.59 = 18,509.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,250.06x = 32,001.59 × 18,509.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,250.06x = 592,343,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,343,350.60/21,250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,874.90

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