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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,849.44, 54,993.36 and 21,945.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,849.44, 54,993.36 and 21,945.71 is: 30,285.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,849.44 : 54,993.36 = 21,945.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,849.44/54,993.36 = 21,945.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,849.44x = 54,993.36 × 21,945.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,849.44x = 1,206,868,330.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,868,330.49/39,849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,285.70

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