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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,858.16, 55,004.40 and 21,954.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,858.16, 55,004.40 and 21,954.40 is: 30,297.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,858.16 : 55,004.40 = 21,954.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,858.16/55,004.40 = 21,954.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,858.16x = 55,004.40 × 21,954.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,858.16x = 1,207,588,599.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,588,599.36/39,858.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,297.15

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