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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,954.74, 55,137.38 and 22,049.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,954.74, 55,137.38 and 22,049.70 is: 30,428.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,954.74 : 55,137.38 = 22,049.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,954.74/55,137.38 = 22,049.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,954.74x = 55,137.38 × 22,049.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,954.74x = 1,215,762,687.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,762,687.79/39,954.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,428.50

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