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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,204.97, 54,102.90 and 21,299.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,204.97, 54,102.90 and 21,299.97 is: 29,393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,204.97 : 54,102.90 = 21,299.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,204.97/54,102.90 = 21,299.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,204.97x = 54,102.90 × 21,299.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,204.97x = 1,152,390,146.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,390,146.91/39,204.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,393.98

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