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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,114.78, 53,977.95 and 21,209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,114.78, 53,977.95 and 21,209.46 is: 29,268.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,114.78 : 53,977.95 = 21,209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,114.78/53,977.95 = 21,209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,114.78x = 53,977.95 × 21,209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,114.78x = 1,144,843,171.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,843,171.41/39,114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,268.81

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