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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,979.44, 55,164.06 and 22,073.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,979.44, 55,164.06 and 22,073.94 is: 30,457.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,979.44 : 55,164.06 = 22,073.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,979.44/55,164.06 = 22,073.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,979.44x = 55,164.06 × 22,073.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,979.44x = 1,217,688,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,688,150.60/39,979.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,457.86

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