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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,128.17, 53,996.90 and 21,223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,128.17, 53,996.90 and 21,223.17 is: 29,287.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,128.17 : 53,996.90 = 21,223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,128.17/53,996.90 = 21,223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,128.17x = 53,996.90 × 21,223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,128.17x = 1,145,985,388.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,985,388.17/39,128.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,287.99

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