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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,657, 54,726.66 and 21,993

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,657, 54,726.66 and 21,993 is: 30,350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,657 : 54,726.66 = 21,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,657/54,726.66 = 21,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,657x = 54,726.66 × 21,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,657x = 1,203,603,433.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,603,433.38/39,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,350.34

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