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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,048.76, 29,047.98 and 11,618.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,048.76, 29,047.98 and 11,618.20 is: 16,033.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,048.76 : 29,047.98 = 11,618.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,048.76/29,047.98 = 11,618.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,048.76x = 29,047.98 × 11,618.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,048.76x = 337,485,241.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,485,241.24/21,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,033.50

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