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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,007.67, 53,830.46 and 21,102.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,007.67, 53,830.46 and 21,102.67 is: 29,121.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,007.67 : 53,830.46 = 21,102.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,007.67/53,830.46 = 21,102.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,007.67x = 53,830.46 × 21,102.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,007.67x = 1,135,966,351.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,966,351.51/39,007.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,121.61

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