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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,171.23, 54,056.30 and 21,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,171.23, 54,056.30 and 21,266.24 is: 29,347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,171.23 : 54,056.30 = 21,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,171.23/54,056.30 = 21,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,171.23x = 54,056.30 × 21,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,171.23x = 1,149,573,925.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,573,925.86/39,171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,347.40

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