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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,966.66, 55,153.68 and 22,061.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,966.66, 55,153.68 and 22,061.67 is: 30,444.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,966.66 : 55,153.68 = 22,061.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,966.66/55,153.68 = 22,061.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,966.66x = 55,153.68 × 22,061.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,966.66x = 1,216,782,287.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,782,287.45/39,966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,444.93

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