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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,167.62, 54,049.83 and 21,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,167.62, 54,049.83 and 21,262.24 is: 29,341.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,167.62 : 54,049.83 = 21,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,167.62/54,049.83 = 21,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,167.62x = 54,049.83 × 21,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,167.62x = 1,149,220,457.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,220,457.42/39,167.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,341.08

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