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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,122.17, 53,988.62 and 21,217.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,122.17, 53,988.62 and 21,217.17 is: 29,279.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,122.17 : 53,988.62 = 21,217.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,122.17/53,988.62 = 21,217.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,122.17x = 53,988.62 × 21,217.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,122.17x = 1,145,485,728.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,485,728.61/39,122.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,279.71

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