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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,224.65, 54,130.35 and 21,319.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,224.65, 54,130.35 and 21,319.66 is: 29,421.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,224.65 : 54,130.35 = 21,319.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,224.65/54,130.35 = 21,319.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,224.65x = 54,130.35 × 21,319.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,224.65x = 1,154,040,657.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,040,657.68/39,224.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,421.31

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