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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,359.59, 54,315.84 and 21,454.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,359.59, 54,315.84 and 21,454.60 is: 29,607.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,359.59 : 54,315.84 = 21,454.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,359.59/54,315.84 = 21,454.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,359.59x = 54,315.84 × 21,454.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,359.59x = 1,165,324,620.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,324,620.86/39,359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,607.13

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