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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,900.98, 32,879.72 and 18,800.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,900.98, 32,879.72 and 18,800.91 is: 28,225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,900.98 : 32,879.72 = 18,800.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,900.98/32,879.72 = 18,800.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,900.98x = 32,879.72 × 18,800.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,900.98x = 618,168,703.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,168,703.55/21,900.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,225.62

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