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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,281.73, 54,208.68 and 21,376.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,281.73, 54,208.68 and 21,376.73 is: 29,499.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,281.73 : 54,208.68 = 21,376.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,281.73/54,208.68 = 21,376.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,281.73x = 54,208.68 × 21,376.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,281.73x = 1,158,804,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,804,328.42/39,281.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,499.83

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