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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,901.36, 55,064.24 and 21,997.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,901.36, 55,064.24 and 21,997.01 is: 30,356.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,901.36 : 55,064.24 = 21,997.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,901.36/55,064.24 = 21,997.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,901.36x = 55,064.24 × 21,997.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,901.36x = 1,211,248,637.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,248,637.92/39,901.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,356.07

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