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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,046.91, 31,416.30 and 18,555.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,046.91, 31,416.30 and 18,555.86 is: 27,697.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,046.91 : 31,416.30 = 18,555.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,046.91/31,416.30 = 18,555.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,046.91x = 31,416.30 × 18,555.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,046.91x = 582,956,464.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,956,464.52/21,046.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,697.96

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