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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,027.66, 53,858.33 and 21,122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,027.66, 53,858.33 and 21,122.70 is: 29,149.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,027.66 : 53,858.33 = 21,122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,027.66/53,858.33 = 21,122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,027.66x = 53,858.33 × 21,122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,027.66x = 1,137,633,347.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,633,347.09/39,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,149.41

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