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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,250.11, 29,307.71 and 18,861.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,250.11, 29,307.71 and 18,861.83 is: 26,013.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,250.11 : 29,307.71 = 18,861.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,250.11/29,307.71 = 18,861.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,250.11x = 29,307.71 × 18,861.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,250.11x = 552,796,802.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,796,802.86/21,250.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,013.83

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