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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,004.06, 53,825.40 and 21,099.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,004.06, 53,825.40 and 21,099.01 is: 29,116.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,004.06 : 53,825.40 = 21,099.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,004.06/53,825.40 = 21,099.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,004.06x = 53,825.40 × 21,099.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,004.06x = 1,135,662,652.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,662,652.85/39,004.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,116.52

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