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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,570.59, 54,607.40 and 21,665.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,570.59, 54,607.40 and 21,665.59 is: 29,898.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,570.59 : 54,607.40 = 21,665.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,570.59/54,607.40 = 21,665.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,570.59x = 54,607.40 × 21,665.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,570.59x = 1,183,101,457.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,101,457.01/39,570.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,898.51

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