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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,291.73, 54,222.63 and 21,386.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,291.73, 54,222.63 and 21,386.71 is: 29,513.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,291.73 : 54,222.63 = 21,386.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,291.73/54,222.63 = 21,386.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,291.73x = 54,222.63 × 21,386.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,291.73x = 1,159,643,663.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,643,663.25/39,291.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,513.68

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