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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,082.12, 31,459.49 and 18,282.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,082.12, 31,459.49 and 18,282.76 is: 27,282.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,082.12 : 31,459.49 = 18,282.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,082.12/31,459.49 = 18,282.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,082.12x = 31,459.49 × 18,282.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,082.12x = 575,166,305.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,166,305.39/21,082.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,282.19

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