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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,160.08, 54,040.96 and 21,255.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,160.08, 54,040.96 and 21,255.09 is: 29,332.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,160.08 : 54,040.96 = 21,255.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,160.08/54,040.96 = 21,255.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,160.08x = 54,040.96 × 21,255.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,160.08x = 1,148,645,415.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,645,415.35/39,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,332.05

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