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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,115.27, 53,978.78 and 21,210.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,115.27, 53,978.78 and 21,210.25 is: 29,269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,115.27 : 53,978.78 = 21,210.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,115.27/53,978.78 = 21,210.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,115.27x = 53,978.78 × 21,210.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,115.27x = 1,144,903,177.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,903,177.50/39,115.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,269.98

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