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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,906.79, 55,071.77 and 22,001.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,906.79, 55,071.77 and 22,001.33 is: 30,362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,906.79 : 55,071.77 = 22,001.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,906.79/55,071.77 = 22,001.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,906.79x = 55,071.77 × 22,001.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,906.79x = 1,211,652,213.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,652,213.13/39,906.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,362.06

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