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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,042.59, 29,038.50 and 11,610.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,042.59, 29,038.50 and 11,610.54 is: 16,022.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,042.59 : 29,038.50 = 11,610.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,042.59/29,038.50 = 11,610.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,042.59x = 29,038.50 × 11,610.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,042.59x = 337,152,665.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,152,665.79/21,042.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,022.40

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