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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,571.73, 54,608.99 and 21,667.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,571.73, 54,608.99 and 21,667.83 is: 29,901.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,571.73 : 54,608.99 = 21,667.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,571.73/54,608.99 = 21,667.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,571.73x = 54,608.99 × 21,667.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,571.73x = 1,183,258,203.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,258,203.45/39,571.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,901.61

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