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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,886.08, 55,033.92 and 22,889.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,886.08, 55,033.92 and 22,889.28 is: 31,582.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,886.08 : 55,033.92 = 22,889.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,886.08/55,033.92 = 22,889.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,886.08x = 55,033.92 × 22,889.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,886.08x = 1,259,686,804.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,686,804.38/39,886.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,582.12

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