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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,042.79, 29,039.91 and 12,093.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,042.79, 29,039.91 and 12,093.10 is: 16,688.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,042.79 : 29,039.91 = 12,093.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,042.79/29,039.91 = 12,093.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,042.79x = 29,039.91 × 12,093.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,042.79x = 351,182,535.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,182,535.62/21,042.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,688.97

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