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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,358.28, 29,488.29 and 19,116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,358.28, 29,488.29 and 19,116.27 is: 26,392.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,358.28 : 29,488.29 = 19,116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,358.28/29,488.29 = 19,116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,358.28x = 29,488.29 × 19,116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,358.28x = 563,706,041.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,706,041.79/21,358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,392.85

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