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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,042.65, 29,026.61 and 13,486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,042.65, 29,026.61 and 13,486.30 is: 18,603.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,042.65 : 29,026.61 = 13,486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,042.65/29,026.61 = 13,486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,042.65x = 29,026.61 × 13,486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,042.65x = 391,461,570.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,461,570.44/21,042.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,603.24

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