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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,158.22, 54,038.38 and 21,253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,158.22, 54,038.38 and 21,253.23 is: 29,329.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,158.22 : 54,038.38 = 21,253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,158.22/54,038.38 = 21,253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,158.22x = 54,038.38 × 21,253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,158.22x = 1,148,490,118.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,490,118.97/39,158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,329.48

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