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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,729.78, 32,539.50 and 18,210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,729.78, 32,539.50 and 18,210.56 is: 27,269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,729.78 : 32,539.50 = 18,210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,729.78/32,539.50 = 18,210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,729.78x = 32,539.50 × 18,210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,729.78x = 592,562,354.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,562,354.42/21,729.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,269.60

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