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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,858.28, 55,006.92 and 21,953.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,858.28, 55,006.92 and 21,953.28 is: 30,296.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,858.28 : 55,006.92 = 21,953.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,858.28/55,006.92 = 21,953.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,858.28x = 55,006.92 × 21,953.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,858.28x = 1,207,582,399.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,582,399.02/39,858.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,296.90

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