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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,042.78, 29,039.13 and 11,611.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,042.78, 29,039.13 and 11,611.62 is: 16,024.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,042.78 : 29,039.13 = 11,611.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,042.78/29,039.13 = 11,611.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,042.78x = 29,039.13 × 11,611.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,042.78x = 337,191,342.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,191,342.69/21,042.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,024.09

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