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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,990.30, 32,985.45 and 18,296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,990.30, 32,985.45 and 18,296.70 is: 27,445.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,990.30 : 32,985.45 = 18,296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,990.30/32,985.45 = 18,296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,990.30x = 32,985.45 × 18,296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,990.30x = 603,524,883.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,524,883.02/21,990.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,445.05

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