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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,797, 54,918.94 and 21,891.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,797, 54,918.94 and 21,891.84 is: 30,210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,797 : 54,918.94 = 21,891.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,797/54,918.94 = 21,891.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,797x = 54,918.94 × 21,891.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,797x = 1,202,276,647.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,276,647.45/39,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,210.23

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