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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,169, 54,053.22 and 21,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,169, 54,053.22 and 21,505 is: 29,676.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,169 : 54,053.22 = 21,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,169/54,053.22 = 21,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,169x = 54,053.22 × 21,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,169x = 1,162,414,496.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,414,496.10/39,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,676.90

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