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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,171.84, 54,056.28 and 21,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,171.84, 54,056.28 and 21,266.52 is: 29,347.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,171.84 : 54,056.28 = 21,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,171.84/54,056.28 = 21,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,171.84x = 54,056.28 × 21,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,171.84x = 1,149,588,959.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,588,959.75/39,171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,347.33

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