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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,052, 53,891.68 and 21,147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,052, 53,891.68 and 21,147 is: 29,182.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,052 : 53,891.68 = 21,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,052/53,891.68 = 21,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,052x = 53,891.68 × 21,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,052x = 1,139,647,356.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,647,356.96/39,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,182.82

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