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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,418.82, 32,058.33 and 19,372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,418.82, 32,058.33 and 19,372.76 is: 28,995.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,418.82 : 32,058.33 = 19,372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,418.82/32,058.33 = 19,372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,418.82x = 32,058.33 × 19,372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,418.82x = 621,058,333.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,058,333.09/21,418.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,995.92

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