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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,113.59, 53,975.89 and 21,208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,113.59, 53,975.89 and 21,208.14 is: 29,266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,113.59 : 53,975.89 = 21,208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,113.59/53,975.89 = 21,208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,113.59x = 53,975.89 × 21,208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,113.59x = 1,144,728,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,728,231.74/39,113.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,266.76

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