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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,972.54, 59,941.40 and 21,248.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,972.54, 59,941.40 and 21,248.09 is: 31,862.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,972.54 : 59,941.40 = 21,248.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,972.54/59,941.40 = 21,248.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,972.54x = 59,941.40 × 21,248.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,972.54x = 1,273,639,855.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,639,855.98/39,972.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,862.87

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