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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,164.72, 54,046.94 and 21,259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,164.72, 54,046.94 and 21,259.34 is: 29,337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,164.72 : 54,046.94 = 21,259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,164.72/54,046.94 = 21,259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,164.72x = 54,046.94 × 21,259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,164.72x = 1,149,001,896.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,001,896.89/39,164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,337.68

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