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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,311.59, 54,248.73 and 21,406.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,311.59, 54,248.73 and 21,406.45 is: 29,540.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,311.59 : 54,248.73 = 21,406.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,311.59/54,248.73 = 21,406.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,311.59x = 54,248.73 × 21,406.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,311.59x = 1,161,272,726.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,272,726.31/39,311.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,540.21

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