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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,086.63, 29,121.34 and 18,240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,086.63, 29,121.34 and 18,240.35 is: 25,190.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,086.63 : 29,121.34 = 18,240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,086.63/29,121.34 = 18,240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,086.63x = 29,121.34 × 18,240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,086.63x = 531,183,288.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,183,288.46/21,086.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,190.53

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