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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,168.07, 54,052.04 and 21,263.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,168.07, 54,052.04 and 21,263.15 is: 29,343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,168.07 : 54,052.04 = 21,263.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,168.07/54,052.04 = 21,263.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,168.07x = 54,052.04 × 21,263.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,168.07x = 1,149,316,822.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,316,822.61/39,168.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,343.21

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