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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,946.61, 55,125.38 and 22,041.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,946.61, 55,125.38 and 22,041.62 is: 30,416.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,946.61 : 55,125.38 = 22,041.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,946.61/55,125.38 = 22,041.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,946.61x = 55,125.38 × 22,041.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,946.61x = 1,215,052,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,052,292.48/39,946.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,416.91

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