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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,108.72, 53,970.30 and 21,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,108.72, 53,970.30 and 21,204 is: 29,261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,108.72 : 53,970.30 = 21,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,108.72/53,970.30 = 21,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,108.72x = 53,970.30 × 21,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,108.72x = 1,144,386,241.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,386,241.20/39,108.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,261.66

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