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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,199.25, 29,238.27 and 18,779.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,199.25, 29,238.27 and 18,779.21 is: 25,900.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,199.25 : 29,238.27 = 18,779.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,199.25/29,238.27 = 18,779.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,199.25x = 29,238.27 × 18,779.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,199.25x = 549,071,466.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,071,466.18/21,199.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,900.51

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