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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,059.41, 29,035.73 and 13,493.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,059.41, 29,035.73 and 13,493.31 is: 18,603.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,059.41 : 29,035.73 = 13,493.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,059.41/29,035.73 = 13,493.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,059.41x = 29,035.73 × 13,493.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,059.41x = 391,788,105.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,788,105.97/21,059.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,603.95

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