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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,171.80, 54,057.08 and 21,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,171.80, 54,057.08 and 21,266.80 is: 29,348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,171.80 : 54,057.08 = 21,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,171.80/54,057.08 = 21,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,171.80x = 54,057.08 × 21,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,171.80x = 1,149,621,002.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,621,002.61/39,171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,348.18

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