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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,976.70, 55,161.95 and 22,981.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,976.70, 55,161.95 and 22,981.67 is: 31,711.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,976.70 : 55,161.95 = 22,981.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,976.70/55,161.95 = 22,981.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,976.70x = 55,161.95 × 22,981.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,976.70x = 1,267,713,340.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,713,340.74/39,976.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,711.30

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