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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,883, 32,653.72 and 19,526.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,883, 32,653.72 and 19,526.80 is: 29,137.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,883 : 32,653.72 = 19,526.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,883/32,653.72 = 19,526.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,883x = 32,653.72 × 19,526.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,883x = 637,622,659.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,622,659.70/21,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,137.81

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