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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,079.20, 29,092.19 and 12,126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,079.20, 29,092.19 and 12,126.48 is: 16,736.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,079.20 : 29,092.19 = 12,126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,079.20/29,092.19 = 12,126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,079.20x = 29,092.19 × 12,126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,079.20x = 352,785,799.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,785,799.56/21,079.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,736.20

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