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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,966.80, 55,151.82 and 22,061.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,966.80, 55,151.82 and 22,061.34 is: 30,443.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,966.80 : 55,151.82 = 22,061.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,966.80/55,151.82 = 22,061.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,966.80x = 55,151.82 × 22,061.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,966.80x = 1,216,723,052.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,723,052.64/39,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,443.35

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