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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,050.16, 29,048.67 and 11,618.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,050.16, 29,048.67 and 11,618.52 is: 16,033.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,050.16 : 29,048.67 = 11,618.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,050.16/29,048.67 = 11,618.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,050.16x = 29,048.67 × 11,618.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,050.16x = 337,502,553.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,502,553.37/21,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,033.25

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