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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,904.29, 55,067.72 and 21,999.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,904.29, 55,067.72 and 21,999.24 is: 30,358.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,904.29 : 55,067.72 = 21,999.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,904.29/55,067.72 = 21,999.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,904.29x = 55,067.72 × 21,999.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,904.29x = 1,211,447,603.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,447,603.20/39,904.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,358.83

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