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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,611.50, 32,417.25 and 7,019.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,611.50, 32,417.25 and 7,019.50 is: 10,529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,611.50 : 32,417.25 = 7,019.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,611.50/32,417.25 = 7,019.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,611.50x = 32,417.25 × 7,019.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,611.50x = 227,552,886.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,552,886.38/21,611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,529.25

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