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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,498.80, 32,213.64 and 18,042.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,498.80, 32,213.64 and 18,042.80 is: 27,035.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,498.80 : 32,213.64 = 18,042.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,498.80/32,213.64 = 18,042.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,498.80x = 32,213.64 × 18,042.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,498.80x = 581,224,263.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,224,263.79/21,498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,035.20

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