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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,061.19, 29,030.43 and 18,328.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,061.19, 29,030.43 and 18,328.73 is: 25,264.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,061.19 : 29,030.43 = 18,328.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,061.19/29,030.43 = 18,328.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,061.19x = 29,030.43 × 18,328.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,061.19x = 532,091,081.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,091,081.78/21,061.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,264.05

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