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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,858.64, 55,007.41 and 21,953.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,858.64, 55,007.41 and 21,953.64 is: 30,297.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,858.64 : 55,007.41 = 21,953.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,858.64/55,007.41 = 21,953.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,858.64x = 55,007.41 × 21,953.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,858.64x = 1,207,612,491.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,612,491.67/39,858.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,297.39

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