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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,911.59, 55,073.78 and 22,005.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,911.59, 55,073.78 and 22,005.53 is: 30,365.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,911.59 : 55,073.78 = 22,005.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,911.59/55,073.78 = 22,005.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,911.59x = 55,073.78 × 22,005.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,911.59x = 1,211,927,607.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,927,607.98/39,911.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,365.31

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