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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,382.30, 29,466.75 and 18,582.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,382.30, 29,466.75 and 18,582.94 is: 25,608.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,382.30 : 29,466.75 = 18,582.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,382.30/29,466.75 = 18,582.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,382.30x = 29,466.75 × 18,582.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,382.30x = 547,578,847.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,578,847.25/21,382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,608.98

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