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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,910.75, 55,079.33 and 22,005.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,910.75, 55,079.33 and 22,005.73 is: 30,369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,910.75 : 55,079.33 = 22,005.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,910.75/55,079.33 = 22,005.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,910.75x = 55,079.33 × 22,005.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,910.75x = 1,212,060,479.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,060,479.14/39,910.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,369.28

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