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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,170.78, 54,055.58 and 21,265.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,170.78, 54,055.58 and 21,265.59 is: 29,346.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,170.78 : 54,055.58 = 21,265.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,170.78/54,055.58 = 21,265.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,170.78x = 54,055.58 × 21,265.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,170.78x = 1,149,523,801.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,523,801.49/39,170.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,346.46

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