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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,758.76, 54,865.96 and 21,853.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,758.76, 54,865.96 and 21,853.76 is: 30,157.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,758.76 : 54,865.96 = 21,853.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,758.76/54,865.96 = 21,853.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,758.76x = 54,865.96 × 21,853.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,758.76x = 1,199,027,522.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,027,522.01/39,758.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,157.57

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