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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,902, 55,049.34 and 22,900.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,902, 55,049.34 and 22,900.10 is: 31,593.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,902 : 55,049.34 = 22,900.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,902/55,049.34 = 22,900.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,902x = 55,049.34 × 22,900.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,902x = 1,260,635,390.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,635,390.93/39,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,593.29

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