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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,006.62, 53,828.86 and 21,101.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,006.62, 53,828.86 and 21,101.36 is: 29,119.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,006.62 : 53,828.86 = 21,101.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,006.62/53,828.86 = 21,101.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,006.62x = 53,828.86 × 21,101.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,006.62x = 1,135,862,153.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,862,153.25/39,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,119.73

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