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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,042.28, 29,037.12 and 11,610.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,042.28, 29,037.12 and 11,610.82 is: 16,022.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,042.28 : 29,037.12 = 11,610.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,042.28/29,037.12 = 11,610.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,042.28x = 29,037.12 × 11,610.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,042.28x = 337,144,773.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,144,773.64/21,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,022.25

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