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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,651, 32,308.95 and 19,318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,651, 32,308.95 and 19,318.20 is: 28,827.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,651 : 32,308.95 = 19,318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,651/32,308.95 = 19,318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,651x = 32,308.95 × 19,318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,651x = 624,150,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,150,757.89/21,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,827.80

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