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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,912.66, 55,081.80 and 22,011.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,912.66, 55,081.80 and 22,011.48 is: 30,377.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,912.66 : 55,081.80 = 22,011.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,912.66/55,081.80 = 22,011.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,912.66x = 55,081.80 × 22,011.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,912.66x = 1,212,431,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,431,939.06/39,912.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,377.13

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