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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,966.37, 55,153.60 and 22,061.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,966.37, 55,153.60 and 22,061.39 is: 30,444.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,966.37 : 55,153.60 = 22,061.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,966.37/55,153.60 = 22,061.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,966.37x = 55,153.60 × 22,061.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,966.37x = 1,216,764,748.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,764,748.58/39,966.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,444.72

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