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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,377, 54,340.26 and 21,713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,377, 54,340.26 and 21,713 is: 29,963.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,377 : 54,340.26 = 21,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,377/54,340.26 = 21,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,377x = 54,340.26 × 21,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,377x = 1,179,890,065.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,890,065.38/39,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,963.94

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