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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,033.98, 29,030.10 and 13,078.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,033.98, 29,030.10 and 13,078.77 is: 18,050.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,033.98 : 29,030.10 = 13,078.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,033.98/29,030.10 = 13,078.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,033.98x = 29,030.10 × 13,078.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,033.98x = 379,677,843.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,677,843.07/21,033.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,050.69

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