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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,831.39, 54,969.30 and 21,926.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,831.39, 54,969.30 and 21,926.21 is: 30,259.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,831.39 : 54,969.30 = 21,926.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,831.39/54,969.30 = 21,926.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,831.39x = 54,969.30 × 21,926.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,831.39x = 1,205,268,233.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,268,233.44/39,831.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,259.25

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