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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,007.76, 53,830.56 and 21,102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,007.76, 53,830.56 and 21,102.80 is: 29,121.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,007.76 : 53,830.56 = 21,102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,007.76/53,830.56 = 21,102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,007.76x = 53,830.56 × 21,102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,007.76x = 1,135,975,541.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,975,541.57/39,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,121.78

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