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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,164.65, 54,047.49 and 21,259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,164.65, 54,047.49 and 21,259.66 is: 29,338.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,164.65 : 54,047.49 = 21,259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,164.65/54,047.49 = 21,259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,164.65x = 54,047.49 × 21,259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,164.65x = 1,149,031,261.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,031,261.25/39,164.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,338.48

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