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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,166.83, 54,049.91 and 21,261.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,166.83, 54,049.91 and 21,261.47 is: 29,340.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,166.83 : 54,049.91 = 21,261.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,166.83/54,049.91 = 21,261.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,166.83x = 54,049.91 × 21,261.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,166.83x = 1,149,180,163.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,180,163.41/39,166.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,340.65

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