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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,315.73, 54,255.40 and 21,410.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,315.73, 54,255.40 and 21,410.73 is: 29,546.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,315.73 : 54,255.40 = 21,410.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,315.73/54,255.40 = 21,410.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,315.73x = 54,255.40 × 21,410.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,315.73x = 1,161,647,720.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,647,720.44/39,315.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,546.64

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