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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,036.65, 29,027.50 and 13,075.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,036.65, 29,027.50 and 13,075.97 is: 18,042.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,036.65 : 29,027.50 = 13,075.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,036.65/29,027.50 = 13,075.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,036.65x = 29,027.50 × 13,075.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,036.65x = 379,562,541.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,562,541.35/21,036.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,042.92

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