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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,290.10, 31,859.55 and 18,546.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,290.10, 31,859.55 and 18,546.90 is: 27,754.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,290.10 : 31,859.55 = 18,546.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,290.10/31,859.55 = 18,546.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,290.10x = 31,859.55 × 18,546.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,290.10x = 590,895,887.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,895,887.90/21,290.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,754.49

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