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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,868, 32,631.37 and 19,511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,868, 32,631.37 and 19,511.80 is: 29,115.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,868 : 32,631.37 = 19,511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,868/32,631.37 = 19,511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,868x = 32,631.37 × 19,511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,868x = 636,696,765.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,696,765.17/21,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,115.45

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