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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,122.78, 29,152.04 and 12,050.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,122.78, 29,152.04 and 12,050.37 is: 16,631.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,122.78 : 29,152.04 = 12,050.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,122.78/29,152.04 = 12,050.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,122.78x = 29,152.04 × 12,050.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,122.78x = 351,292,808.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,292,808.00/21,122.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,631.00

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