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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,968.94, 55,158.54 and 22,064.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,968.94, 55,158.54 and 22,064.61 is: 30,449.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,968.94 : 55,158.54 = 22,064.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,968.94/55,158.54 = 22,064.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,968.94x = 55,158.54 × 22,064.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,968.94x = 1,217,051,673.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,051,673.27/39,968.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,449.94

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