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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,151.74, 54,029.80 and 21,246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,151.74, 54,029.80 and 21,246.90 is: 29,320.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,151.74 : 54,029.80 = 21,246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,151.74/54,029.80 = 21,246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,151.74x = 54,029.80 × 21,246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,151.74x = 1,147,965,704.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,965,704.50/39,151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,320.94

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