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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,858.76, 55,005.06 and 21,953.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,858.76, 55,005.06 and 21,953.32 is: 30,295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,858.76 : 55,005.06 = 21,953.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,858.76/55,005.06 = 21,953.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,858.76x = 55,005.06 × 21,953.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,858.76x = 1,207,543,683.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,543,683.80/39,858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,295.57

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