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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,237.59, 54,148.94 and 21,333.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,237.59, 54,148.94 and 21,333.83 is: 29,441.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,237.59 : 54,148.94 = 21,333.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,237.59/54,148.94 = 21,333.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,237.59x = 54,148.94 × 21,333.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,237.59x = 1,155,204,173.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,204,173.97/39,237.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,441.26

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