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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,313.80, 29,425.66 and 18,949.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,313.80, 29,425.66 and 18,949.40 is: 26,161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,313.80 : 29,425.66 = 18,949.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,313.80/29,425.66 = 18,949.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,313.80x = 29,425.66 × 18,949.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,313.80x = 557,598,601.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,598,601.60/21,313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,161.39

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