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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,372.38, 29,502.11 and 19,130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,372.38, 29,502.11 and 19,130.30 is: 26,407.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,372.38 : 29,502.11 = 19,130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,372.38/29,502.11 = 19,130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,372.38x = 29,502.11 × 19,130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,372.38x = 564,383,971.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,383,971.77/21,372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,407.17

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