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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,533.92, 29,731.30 and 19,258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,533.92, 29,731.30 and 19,258.19 is: 26,589.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,533.92 : 29,731.30 = 19,258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,533.92/29,731.30 = 19,258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,533.92x = 29,731.30 × 19,258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,533.92x = 572,571,024.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,571,024.35/21,533.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,589.26

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