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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,872.46, 55,017.99 and 22,642.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,872.46, 55,017.99 and 22,642.14 is: 31,242.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,872.46 : 55,017.99 = 22,642.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,872.46/55,017.99 = 22,642.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,872.46x = 55,017.99 × 22,642.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,872.46x = 1,245,725,032.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,725,032.10/39,872.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,242.74

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