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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,773.43, 59,687.28 and 21,052.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,773.43, 59,687.28 and 21,052.71 is: 31,593.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,773.43 : 59,687.28 = 21,052.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,773.43/59,687.28 = 21,052.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,773.43x = 59,687.28 × 21,052.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,773.43x = 1,256,578,996.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,578,996.53/39,773.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,593.43

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