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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,035.67, 53,869.25 and 21,130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,035.67, 53,869.25 and 21,130.82 is: 29,160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,035.67 : 53,869.25 = 21,130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,035.67/53,869.25 = 21,130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,035.67x = 53,869.25 × 21,130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,035.67x = 1,138,301,713.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,301,713.79/39,035.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,160.55

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