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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,056.72, 53,897.96 and 21,151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,056.72, 53,897.96 and 21,151.48 is: 29,188.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,056.72 : 53,897.96 = 21,151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,056.72/53,897.96 = 21,151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,056.72x = 53,897.96 × 21,151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,056.72x = 1,140,021,622.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,021,622.98/39,056.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,188.87

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