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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,181.99, 54,071.15 and 21,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,181.99, 54,071.15 and 21,277 is: 29,362.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,181.99 : 54,071.15 = 21,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,181.99/54,071.15 = 21,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,181.99x = 54,071.15 × 21,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,181.99x = 1,150,471,858.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,471,858.55/39,181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,362.26

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