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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,950.52, 32,926.89 and 12,588.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,950.52, 32,926.89 and 12,588.03 is: 18,882.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,950.52 : 32,926.89 = 12,588.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,950.52/32,926.89 = 12,588.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,950.52x = 32,926.89 × 12,588.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,950.52x = 414,484,679.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,484,679.13/21,950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,882.68

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