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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,983.93, 55,177.82 and 22,078.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,983.93, 55,177.82 and 22,078.97 is: 30,468.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,983.93 : 55,177.82 = 22,078.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,983.93/55,177.82 = 22,078.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,983.93x = 55,177.82 × 22,078.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,983.93x = 1,218,269,432.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,269,432.45/39,983.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,468.98

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