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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,847.78, 54,989.94 and 21,942.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,847.78, 54,989.94 and 21,942.75 is: 30,280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,847.78 : 54,989.94 = 21,942.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,847.78/54,989.94 = 21,942.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,847.78x = 54,989.94 × 21,942.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,847.78x = 1,206,630,361.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,630,361.69/39,847.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,280.99

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