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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,059.55, 29,035.89 and 13,493.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,059.55, 29,035.89 and 13,493.43 is: 18,604.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,059.55 : 29,035.89 = 13,493.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,059.55/29,035.89 = 13,493.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,059.55x = 29,035.89 × 13,493.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,059.55x = 391,793,749.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,793,749.20/21,059.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,604.09

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