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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,957.98, 55,141.96 and 22,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,957.98, 55,141.96 and 22,053 is: 30,433.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,957.98 : 55,141.96 = 22,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,957.98/55,141.96 = 22,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,957.98x = 55,141.96 × 22,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,957.98x = 1,216,045,643.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,045,643.88/39,957.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,433.11

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