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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,804.80, 32,642.40 and 19,212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,804.80, 32,642.40 and 19,212.80 is: 28,762.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,804.80 : 32,642.40 = 19,212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,804.80/32,642.40 = 19,212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,804.80x = 32,642.40 × 19,212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,804.80x = 627,151,902.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,151,902.72/21,804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,762.10

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