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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,357.59, 32,069.30 and 18,069.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,357.59, 32,069.30 and 18,069.04 is: 27,131.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,357.59 : 32,069.30 = 18,069.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,357.59/32,069.30 = 18,069.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,357.59x = 32,069.30 × 18,069.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,357.59x = 579,461,464.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,461,464.47/21,357.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,131.41

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