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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,109.44, 29,111.76 and 18,124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,109.44, 29,111.76 and 18,124.32 is: 24,995.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,109.44 : 29,111.76 = 18,124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,109.44/29,111.76 = 18,124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,109.44x = 29,111.76 × 18,124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,109.44x = 527,630,854.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,630,854.00/21,109.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,995.02

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