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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,041.85, 29,037.72 and 11,610.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,041.85, 29,037.72 and 11,610.41 is: 16,022.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,041.85 : 29,037.72 = 11,610.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,041.85/29,037.72 = 11,610.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,041.85x = 29,037.72 × 11,610.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,041.85x = 337,139,689.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,139,689.48/21,041.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,022.34

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