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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,068.19, 53,914.05 and 21,163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,068.19, 53,914.05 and 21,163.28 is: 29,205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,068.19 : 53,914.05 = 21,163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,068.19/53,914.05 = 21,163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,068.19x = 53,914.05 × 21,163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,068.19x = 1,140,997,866.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,997,866.51/39,068.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,205.29

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