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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,611.60, 32,414.52 and 6,027.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,611.60, 32,414.52 and 6,027.92 is: 9,041.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,611.60 : 32,414.52 = 6,027.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,611.60/32,414.52 = 6,027.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,611.60x = 32,414.52 × 6,027.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,611.60x = 195,392,133.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,392,133.40/21,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.08

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