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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,811.77, 32,689.76 and 18,989.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,811.77, 32,689.76 and 18,989.01 is: 28,459.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,811.77 : 32,689.76 = 18,989.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,811.77/32,689.76 = 18,989.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,811.77x = 32,689.76 × 18,989.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,811.77x = 620,746,084.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,746,084.59/21,811.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,459.23

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