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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,314.70, 54,253.62 and 21,409.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,314.70, 54,253.62 and 21,409.74 is: 29,545.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,314.70 : 54,253.62 = 21,409.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,314.70/54,253.62 = 21,409.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,314.70x = 54,253.62 × 21,409.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,314.70x = 1,161,555,898.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,555,898.26/39,314.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,545.08

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