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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,264.83, 29,337.56 and 21,232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,264.83, 29,337.56 and 21,232.02 is: 29,292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,264.83 : 29,337.56 = 21,232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,264.83/29,337.56 = 21,232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,264.83x = 29,337.56 × 21,232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,264.83x = 622,895,744.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,895,744.15/21,264.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,292.30

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