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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,197.98, 54,093.72 and 21,293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,197.98, 54,093.72 and 21,293.28 is: 29,385.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,197.98 : 54,093.72 = 21,293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,197.98/54,093.72 = 21,293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,197.98x = 54,093.72 × 21,293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,197.98x = 1,151,832,806.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,832,806.05/39,197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,385.01

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