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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,262, 54,181.56 and 21,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,262, 54,181.56 and 21,598 is: 29,805.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,262 : 54,181.56 = 21,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,262/54,181.56 = 21,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,262x = 54,181.56 × 21,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,262x = 1,170,213,332.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,213,332.88/39,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,805.24

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