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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,882.59, 55,038.63 and 21,977.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,882.59, 55,038.63 and 21,977.34 is: 30,329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,882.59 : 55,038.63 = 21,977.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,882.59/55,038.63 = 21,977.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,882.59x = 55,038.63 × 21,977.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,882.59x = 1,209,602,684.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,602,684.64/39,882.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,329.09

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