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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,250.61, 29,308.40 and 18,862.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,250.61, 29,308.40 and 18,862.33 is: 26,014.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,250.61 : 29,308.40 = 18,862.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,250.61/29,308.40 = 18,862.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,250.61x = 29,308.40 × 18,862.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,250.61x = 552,824,471.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,824,471.72/21,250.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,014.52

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