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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,252.62, 54,168.88 and 21,347.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,252.62, 54,168.88 and 21,347.82 is: 29,460.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,252.62 : 54,168.88 = 21,347.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,252.62/54,168.88 = 21,347.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,252.62x = 54,168.88 × 21,347.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,252.62x = 1,156,387,499.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,387,499.84/39,252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,460.14

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