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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,362.14, 59,051.44 and 21,795.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,362.14, 59,051.44 and 21,795.14 is: 32,697.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,362.14 : 59,051.44 = 21,795.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,362.14/59,051.44 = 21,795.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,362.14x = 59,051.44 × 21,795.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,362.14x = 1,287,034,402.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,034,402.00/39,362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,697.27

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