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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,248.59, 54,163.41 and 21,343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,248.59, 54,163.41 and 21,343.76 is: 29,454.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,248.59 : 54,163.41 = 21,343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,248.59/54,163.41 = 21,343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,248.59x = 54,163.41 × 21,343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,248.59x = 1,156,050,823.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,050,823.82/39,248.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,454.59

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