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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,126.17, 53,994.14 and 21,221.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,126.17, 53,994.14 and 21,221.17 is: 29,285.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,126.17 : 53,994.14 = 21,221.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,126.17/53,994.14 = 21,221.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,126.17x = 53,994.14 × 21,221.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,126.17x = 1,145,818,823.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,818,823.94/39,126.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,285.23

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