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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,895.74, 55,058.94 and 22,902.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,895.74, 55,058.94 and 22,902.75 is: 31,607.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,895.74 : 55,058.94 = 22,902.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,895.74/55,058.94 = 22,902.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,895.74x = 55,058.94 × 22,902.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,895.74x = 1,261,001,138.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,001,138.09/39,895.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,607.41

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