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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,250.56, 32,002.34 and 18,510.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,250.56, 32,002.34 and 18,510.32 is: 27,875.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,250.56 : 32,002.34 = 18,510.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,250.56/32,002.34 = 18,510.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,250.56x = 32,002.34 × 18,510.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,250.56x = 592,373,301.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,373,301.59/21,250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,875.66

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