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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,863.34, 55,011.69 and 22,868.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,863.34, 55,011.69 and 22,868.33 is: 31,558.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,863.34 : 55,011.69 = 22,868.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,863.34/55,011.69 = 22,868.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,863.34x = 55,011.69 × 22,868.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,863.34x = 1,258,025,205.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,025,205.72/39,863.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,558.45

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