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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,252.80, 58,879.20 and 21,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,252.80, 58,879.20 and 21,713.60 is: 32,570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,252.80 : 58,879.20 = 21,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,252.80/58,879.20 = 21,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,252.80x = 58,879.20 × 21,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,252.80x = 1,278,479,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,479,397.12/39,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,570.40

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