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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,027.81, 53,858.28 and 21,122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,027.81, 53,858.28 and 21,122.81 is: 29,149.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,027.81 : 53,858.28 = 21,122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,027.81/53,858.28 = 21,122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,027.81x = 53,858.28 × 21,122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,027.81x = 1,137,638,215.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,638,215.37/39,027.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,149.42

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