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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,158.13, 54,038.28 and 21,253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,158.13, 54,038.28 and 21,253.13 is: 29,329.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,158.13 : 54,038.28 = 21,253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,158.13/54,038.28 = 21,253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,158.13x = 54,038.28 × 21,253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,158.13x = 1,148,482,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,482,756.50/39,158.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,329.35

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