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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,730.20, 32,546.70 and 18,814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,730.20, 32,546.70 and 18,814.20 is: 28,179.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,730.20 : 32,546.70 = 18,814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,730.20/32,546.70 = 18,814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,730.20x = 32,546.70 × 18,814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,730.20x = 612,340,123.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,340,123.14/21,730.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,179.22

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