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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,316.48, 29,429.36 and 18,952.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,316.48, 29,429.36 and 18,952.08 is: 26,165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,316.48 : 29,429.36 = 18,952.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,316.48/29,429.36 = 18,952.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,316.48x = 29,429.36 × 18,952.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,316.48x = 557,747,585.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,747,585.07/21,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,165.09

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