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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,966.96, 55,203.48 and 29,940.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,966.96, 55,203.48 and 29,940.24 is: 41,354.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,966.96 : 55,203.48 = 29,940.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,966.96/55,203.48 = 29,940.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,966.96x = 55,203.48 × 29,940.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,966.96x = 1,652,805,440.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,805,440.04/39,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,354.29

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