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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,171.98, 54,057.12 and 21,266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,171.98, 54,057.12 and 21,266.84 is: 29,348.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,171.98 : 54,057.12 = 21,266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,171.98/54,057.12 = 21,266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,171.98x = 54,057.12 × 21,266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,171.98x = 1,149,624,121.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,624,121.90/39,171.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,348.12

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