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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,290.73, 54,221.25 and 21,385.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,290.73, 54,221.25 and 21,385.71 is: 29,512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,290.73 : 54,221.25 = 21,385.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,290.73/54,221.25 = 21,385.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,290.73x = 54,221.25 × 21,385.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,290.73x = 1,159,559,928.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,559,928.34/39,290.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,512.30

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