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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,968.03, 55,151.95 and 22,061.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,968.03, 55,151.95 and 22,061.88 is: 30,443.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,968.03 : 55,151.95 = 22,061.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,968.03/55,151.95 = 22,061.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,968.03x = 55,151.95 × 22,061.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,968.03x = 1,216,755,702.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,755,702.67/39,968.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,443.22

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