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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,129.04, 53,997.76 and 21,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,129.04, 53,997.76 and 21,224 is: 29,288.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,129.04 : 53,997.76 = 21,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,129.04/53,997.76 = 21,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,129.04x = 53,997.76 × 21,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,129.04x = 1,146,048,458.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,048,458.24/39,129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,288.95

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