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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,610.29, 29,822.35 and 12,050.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,610.29, 29,822.35 and 12,050.78 is: 16,630.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,610.29 : 29,822.35 = 12,050.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,610.29/29,822.35 = 12,050.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,610.29x = 29,822.35 × 12,050.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,610.29x = 359,382,456.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,382,456.18/21,610.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,630.15

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