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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,171.79, 54,056.77 and 21,266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,171.79, 54,056.77 and 21,266.44 is: 29,347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,171.79 : 54,056.77 = 21,266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,171.79/54,056.77 = 21,266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,171.79x = 54,056.77 × 21,266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,171.79x = 1,149,594,867.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,594,867.49/39,171.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,347.52

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