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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,171.51, 54,056.69 and 21,266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,171.51, 54,056.69 and 21,266.49 is: 29,347.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,171.51 : 54,056.69 = 21,266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,171.51/54,056.69 = 21,266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,171.51x = 54,056.69 × 21,266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,171.51x = 1,149,595,950.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,595,950.99/39,171.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,347.76

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