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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,033.26, 29,064.39 and 20,008.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,033.26, 29,064.39 and 20,008.21 is: 27,647.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,033.26 : 29,064.39 = 20,008.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,033.26/29,064.39 = 20,008.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,033.26x = 29,064.39 × 20,008.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,033.26x = 581,526,418.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,526,418.64/21,033.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,647.95

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