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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,886.16, 55,043.27 and 21,981.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,886.16, 55,043.27 and 21,981.80 is: 30,335.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,886.16 : 55,043.27 = 21,981.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,886.16/55,043.27 = 21,981.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,886.16x = 55,043.27 × 21,981.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,886.16x = 1,209,950,152.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,950,152.49/39,886.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,335.09

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