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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,042.73, 29,039.58 and 11,611.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,042.73, 29,039.58 and 11,611.90 is: 16,024.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,042.73 : 29,039.58 = 11,611.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,042.73/29,039.58 = 11,611.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,042.73x = 29,039.58 × 11,611.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,042.73x = 337,204,699.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,204,699.00/21,042.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,024.76

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