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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,040.61, 29,046.56 and 13,085.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,040.61, 29,046.56 and 13,085.39 is: 18,064.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,040.61 : 29,046.56 = 13,085.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,040.61/29,046.56 = 13,085.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,040.61x = 29,046.56 × 13,085.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,040.61x = 380,085,500.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,085,500.33/21,040.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,064.38

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