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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,251.32, 32,003.46 and 18,511.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,251.32, 32,003.46 and 18,511.07 is: 27,876.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,251.32 : 32,003.46 = 18,511.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,251.32/32,003.46 = 18,511.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,251.32x = 32,003.46 × 18,511.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,251.32x = 592,418,128.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,418,128.28/21,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,876.77

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