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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,858.66, 55,007.44 and 21,953.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,858.66, 55,007.44 and 21,953.66 is: 30,297.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,858.66 : 55,007.44 = 21,953.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,858.66/55,007.44 = 21,953.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,858.66x = 55,007.44 × 21,953.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,858.66x = 1,207,614,360.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,614,360.19/39,858.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,297.42

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