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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,127.06, 53,995.24 and 21,221.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,127.06, 53,995.24 and 21,221.97 is: 29,286.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,127.06 : 53,995.24 = 21,221.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,127.06/53,995.24 = 21,221.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,127.06x = 53,995.24 × 21,221.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,127.06x = 1,145,885,363.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,885,363.42/39,127.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,286.26

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