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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,197.73, 54,092.97 and 21,292.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,197.73, 54,092.97 and 21,292.59 is: 29,383.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,197.73 : 54,092.97 = 21,292.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,197.73/54,092.97 = 21,292.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,197.73x = 54,092.97 × 21,292.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,197.73x = 1,151,779,432.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,779,432.09/39,197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,383.83

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