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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,075.02, 29,089.32 and 13,112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,075.02, 29,089.32 and 13,112.50 is: 18,098.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,075.02 : 29,089.32 = 13,112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,075.02/29,089.32 = 13,112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,075.02x = 29,089.32 × 13,112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,075.02x = 381,433,708.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,433,708.50/21,075.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,098.85

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