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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,309.59, 54,245.61 and 21,404.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,309.59, 54,245.61 and 21,404.54 is: 29,537.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,309.59 : 54,245.61 = 21,404.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,309.59/54,245.61 = 21,404.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,309.59x = 54,245.61 × 21,404.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,309.59x = 1,161,102,464.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,102,464.68/39,309.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,537.38

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