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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,992.70, 32,989.05 and 18,234.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,992.70, 32,989.05 and 18,234.30 is: 27,351.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,992.70 : 32,989.05 = 18,234.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,992.70/32,989.05 = 18,234.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,992.70x = 32,989.05 × 18,234.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,992.70x = 601,532,234.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,532,234.42/21,992.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,351.45

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