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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,984.72, 55,179.36 and 22,079.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,984.72, 55,179.36 and 22,079.70 is: 30,470.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,984.72 : 55,179.36 = 22,079.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,984.72/55,179.36 = 22,079.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,984.72x = 55,179.36 × 22,079.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,984.72x = 1,218,343,714.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,343,714.99/39,984.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,470.23

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