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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,030.54, 29,018.80 and 12,532.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,030.54, 29,018.80 and 12,532.44 is: 17,292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,030.54 : 29,018.80 = 12,532.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,030.54/29,018.80 = 12,532.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,030.54x = 29,018.80 × 12,532.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,030.54x = 363,676,494.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,676,494.36/21,030.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,292.78

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