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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,679.40, 29,891.73 and 18,099.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,679.40, 29,891.73 and 18,099.55 is: 24,955.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,679.40 : 29,891.73 = 18,099.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,679.40/29,891.73 = 18,099.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,679.40x = 29,891.73 × 18,099.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,679.40x = 541,026,966.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,026,966.96/21,679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,955.81

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