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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,213.48, 29,261.13 and 13,033.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,213.48, 29,261.13 and 13,033.50 is: 17,977.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,213.48 : 29,261.13 = 13,033.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,213.48/29,261.13 = 13,033.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,213.48x = 29,261.13 × 13,033.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,213.48x = 381,374,937.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,374,937.86/21,213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,977.95

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