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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,442.56, 29,524.69 and 19,048.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,442.56, 29,524.69 and 19,048.36 is: 26,228.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,442.56 : 29,524.69 = 19,048.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,442.56/29,524.69 = 19,048.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,442.56x = 29,524.69 × 19,048.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,442.56x = 562,396,828.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,396,828.77/21,442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,228.07

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