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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,954.72, 55,135.94 and 22,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,954.72, 55,135.94 and 22,049.40 is: 30,427.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,954.72 : 55,135.94 = 22,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,954.72/55,135.94 = 22,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,954.72x = 55,135.94 × 22,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,954.72x = 1,215,714,395.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,714,395.44/39,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,427.30

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