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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,946.48, 55,126.10 and 22,041.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,946.48, 55,126.10 and 22,041.48 is: 30,417.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,946.48 : 55,126.10 = 22,041.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,946.48/55,126.10 = 22,041.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,946.48x = 55,126.10 × 22,041.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,946.48x = 1,215,060,830.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,060,830.63/39,946.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,417.22

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