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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,912.84, 55,075.50 and 22,006.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,912.84, 55,075.50 and 22,006.78 is: 30,367.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,912.84 : 55,075.50 = 22,006.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,912.84/55,075.50 = 22,006.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,912.84x = 55,075.50 × 22,006.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,912.84x = 1,212,034,411.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,034,411.89/39,912.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,367.03

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