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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,858.66, 55,005.33 and 21,953.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,858.66, 55,005.33 and 21,953.73 is: 30,296.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,858.66 : 55,005.33 = 21,953.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,858.66/55,005.33 = 21,953.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,858.66x = 55,005.33 × 21,953.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,858.66x = 1,207,572,218.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,572,218.57/39,858.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,296.36

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