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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,005.99, 29,016.59 and 19,511.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,005.99, 29,016.59 and 19,511.30 is: 26,951.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,005.99 : 29,016.59 = 19,511.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,005.99/29,016.59 = 19,511.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,005.99x = 29,016.59 × 19,511.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,005.99x = 566,151,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,151,367.45/21,005.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,951.90

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