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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,191, 54,082 and 21,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,191, 54,082 and 21,285.52 is: 29,373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,191 : 54,082 = 21,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,191/54,082 = 21,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,191x = 54,082 × 21,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,191x = 1,151,163,492.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,163,492.64/39,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,373.16

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