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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,359.80, 32,001.30 and 18,287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,359.80, 32,001.30 and 18,287.80 is: 27,398.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,359.80 : 32,001.30 = 18,287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,359.80/32,001.30 = 18,287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,359.80x = 32,001.30 × 18,287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,359.80x = 585,233,374.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,233,374.14/21,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,398.82

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