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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,168.96, 54,052.98 and 21,263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,168.96, 54,052.98 and 21,263.82 is: 29,343.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,168.96 : 54,052.98 = 21,263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,168.96/54,052.98 = 21,263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,168.96x = 54,052.98 × 21,263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,168.96x = 1,149,372,837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,372,837.18/39,168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,343.97

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