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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,174.68, 54,061.62 and 21,269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,174.68, 54,061.62 and 21,269.72 is: 29,352.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,174.68 : 54,061.62 = 21,269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,174.68/54,061.62 = 21,269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,174.68x = 54,061.62 × 21,269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,174.68x = 1,149,875,520.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,875,520.15/39,174.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,352.52

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