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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,287.88, 54,217.80 and 21,383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,287.88, 54,217.80 and 21,383.28 is: 29,509.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,287.88 : 54,217.80 = 21,383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,287.88/54,217.80 = 21,383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,287.88x = 54,217.80 × 21,383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,287.88x = 1,159,354,398.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,354,398.38/39,287.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,509.21

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