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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,171.76, 54,057.03 and 21,266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,171.76, 54,057.03 and 21,266.74 is: 29,348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,171.76 : 54,057.03 = 21,266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,171.76/54,057.03 = 21,266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,171.76x = 54,057.03 × 21,266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,171.76x = 1,149,616,802.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,616,802.18/39,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,348.10

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