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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,049.55, 29,048.62 and 11,618.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,049.55, 29,048.62 and 11,618.12 is: 16,033.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,049.55 : 29,048.62 = 11,618.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,049.55/29,048.62 = 11,618.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,049.55x = 29,048.62 × 11,618.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,049.55x = 337,490,352.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,490,352.99/21,049.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,033.14

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