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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,807.80, 32,711.70 and 18,535.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,807.80, 32,711.70 and 18,535.40 is: 27,803.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,807.80 : 32,711.70 = 18,535.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,807.80/32,711.70 = 18,535.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,807.80x = 32,711.70 × 18,535.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,807.80x = 606,324,444.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,324,444.18/21,807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,803.10

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