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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,161, 54,041.82 and 21,256.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,161, 54,041.82 and 21,256.58 is: 29,333.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,161 : 54,041.82 = 21,256.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,161/54,041.82 = 21,256.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,161x = 54,041.82 × 21,256.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,161x = 1,148,744,270.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,744,270.18/39,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,333.88

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