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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,171.11, 54,056.16 and 21,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,171.11, 54,056.16 and 21,266.10 is: 29,347.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,171.11 : 54,056.16 = 21,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,171.11/54,056.16 = 21,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,171.11x = 54,056.16 × 21,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,171.11x = 1,149,563,704.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,563,704.18/39,171.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,347.24

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