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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,909.70, 32,864.55 and 18,021.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,909.70, 32,864.55 and 18,021.70 is: 27,032.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,909.70 : 32,864.55 = 18,021.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,909.70/32,864.55 = 18,021.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,909.70x = 32,864.55 × 18,021.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,909.70x = 592,275,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,275,060.74/21,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,032.55

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