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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,411.80, 32,117.70 and 18,139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,411.80, 32,117.70 and 18,139.40 is: 27,209.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,411.80 : 32,117.70 = 18,139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,411.80/32,117.70 = 18,139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,411.80x = 32,117.70 × 18,139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,411.80x = 582,595,807.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,595,807.38/21,411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,209.10

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