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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,059.42, 29,066.56 and 14,361.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,059.42, 29,066.56 and 14,361.06 is: 19,821.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,059.42 : 29,066.56 = 14,361.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,059.42/29,066.56 = 14,361.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,059.42x = 29,066.56 × 14,361.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,059.42x = 417,426,612.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,426,612.15/21,059.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,821.37

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