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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,997.68, 60,013.80 and 22,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,997.68, 60,013.80 and 22,441.20 is: 33,671.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,997.68 : 60,013.80 = 22,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,997.68/60,013.80 = 22,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,997.68x = 60,013.80 × 22,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,997.68x = 1,346,781,688.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,781,688.56/39,997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,671.50

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