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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,034.65, 53,867.83 and 21,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,034.65, 53,867.83 and 21,129.60 is: 29,158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,034.65 : 53,867.83 = 21,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,034.65/53,867.83 = 21,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,034.65x = 53,867.83 × 21,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,034.65x = 1,138,205,700.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,205,700.77/39,034.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,158.86

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