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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,971.21, 55,160.72 and 22,066.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,971.21, 55,160.72 and 22,066.22 is: 30,451.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,971.21 : 55,160.72 = 22,066.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,971.21/55,160.72 = 22,066.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,971.21x = 55,160.72 × 22,066.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,971.21x = 1,217,188,196.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,188,196.74/39,971.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,451.63

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