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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,252.61, 54,168.08 and 21,347.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,252.61, 54,168.08 and 21,347.23 is: 29,458.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,252.61 : 54,168.08 = 21,347.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,252.61/54,168.08 = 21,347.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,252.61x = 54,168.08 × 21,347.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,252.61x = 1,156,338,220.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,338,220.26/39,252.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,458.89

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