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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,745.77, 29,942.43 and 19,041.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,745.77, 29,942.43 and 19,041.52 is: 26,218.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,745.77 : 29,942.43 = 19,041.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,745.77/29,942.43 = 19,041.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,745.77x = 29,942.43 × 19,041.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,745.77x = 570,149,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,149,229.98/21,745.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,218.86

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