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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,086.94, 31,601.25 and 17,950.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,086.94, 31,601.25 and 17,950.62 is: 26,901.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,086.94 : 31,601.25 = 17,950.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,086.94/31,601.25 = 17,950.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,086.94x = 31,601.25 × 17,950.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,086.94x = 567,262,030.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,262,030.28/21,086.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,901.11

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