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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,305.75, 31,986.90 and 18,205.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,305.75, 31,986.90 and 18,205.67 is: 27,332.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,305.75 : 31,986.90 = 18,205.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,305.75/31,986.90 = 18,205.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,305.75x = 31,986.90 × 18,205.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,305.75x = 582,342,945.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,342,945.72/21,305.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,332.67

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