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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,124.78, 29,159.54 and 13,064.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,124.78, 29,159.54 and 13,064.61 is: 18,033.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,124.78 : 29,159.54 = 13,064.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,124.78/29,159.54 = 13,064.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,124.78x = 29,159.54 × 13,064.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,124.78x = 380,957,946.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,957,946.87/21,124.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,033.70

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