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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,035.21, 53,868.62 and 21,130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,035.21, 53,868.62 and 21,130.16 is: 29,159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,035.21 : 53,868.62 = 21,130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,035.21/53,868.62 = 21,130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,035.21x = 53,868.62 × 21,130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,035.21x = 1,138,252,184.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,252,184.59/39,035.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,159.63

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