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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,255.79, 29,340.89 and 18,259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,255.79, 29,340.89 and 18,259.60 is: 25,205.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,255.79 : 29,340.89 = 18,259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,255.79/29,340.89 = 18,259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,255.79x = 29,340.89 × 18,259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,255.79x = 535,752,915.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,752,915.04/21,255.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,205.03

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