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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,094.83, 53,950.94 and 21,189.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,094.83, 53,950.94 and 21,189.83 is: 29,242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,094.83 : 53,950.94 = 21,189.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,094.83/53,950.94 = 21,189.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,094.83x = 53,950.94 × 21,189.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,094.83x = 1,143,211,246.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,211,246.94/39,094.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,242.01

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