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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,211.73, 54,112.09 and 21,306.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,211.73, 54,112.09 and 21,306.74 is: 29,403.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,211.73 : 54,112.09 = 21,306.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,211.73/54,112.09 = 21,306.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,211.73x = 54,112.09 × 21,306.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,211.73x = 1,152,952,172.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,952,172.03/39,211.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,403.24

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