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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,746.46, 29,993.49 and 18,726.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,746.46, 29,993.49 and 18,726.81 is: 25,828.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,746.46 : 29,993.49 = 18,726.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,746.46/29,993.49 = 18,726.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,746.46x = 29,993.49 × 18,726.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,746.46x = 561,682,388.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,682,388.47/21,746.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,828.68

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