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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,033.14, 53,865.62 and 21,128.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,033.14, 53,865.62 and 21,128.11 is: 29,156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,033.14 : 53,865.62 = 21,128.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,033.14/53,865.62 = 21,128.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,033.14x = 53,865.62 × 21,128.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,033.14x = 1,138,078,702.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,078,702.35/39,033.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,156.73

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