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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,955.68, 55,138.32 and 22,050.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,955.68, 55,138.32 and 22,050.36 is: 30,429.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,955.68 : 55,138.32 = 22,050.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,955.68/55,138.32 = 22,050.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,955.68x = 55,138.32 × 22,050.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,955.68x = 1,215,819,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,819,805.80/39,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,429.21

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