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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,861.63, 55,010.93 and 22,635.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,861.63, 55,010.93 and 22,635.24 is: 31,237.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,861.63 : 55,010.93 = 22,635.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,861.63/55,010.93 = 22,635.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,861.63x = 55,010.93 × 22,635.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,861.63x = 1,245,185,490.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,185,490.00/39,861.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,237.70

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