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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,686.94, 32,478.30 and 18,549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,686.94, 32,478.30 and 18,549 is: 27,778.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,686.94 : 32,478.30 = 18,549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,686.94/32,478.30 = 18,549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,686.94x = 32,478.30 × 18,549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,686.94x = 602,439,986.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,439,986.70/21,686.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,778.93

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