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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,430.40, 32,145.60 and 18,838.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,430.40, 32,145.60 and 18,838.40 is: 28,257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,430.40 : 32,145.60 = 18,838.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,430.40/32,145.60 = 18,838.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,430.40x = 32,145.60 × 18,838.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,430.40x = 605,571,671.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,571,671.04/21,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,257.60

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