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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,332.29, 29,446.59 and 18,336.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,332.29, 29,446.59 and 18,336.10 is: 25,310.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,332.29 : 29,446.59 = 18,336.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,332.29/29,446.59 = 18,336.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,332.29x = 29,446.59 × 18,336.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,332.29x = 539,935,618.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,935,618.90/21,332.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,310.72

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