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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,924.16, 55,093.30 and 22,916.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,924.16, 55,093.30 and 22,916.59 is: 31,623.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,924.16 : 55,093.30 = 22,916.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,924.16/55,093.30 = 22,916.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,924.16x = 55,093.30 × 22,916.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,924.16x = 1,262,550,567.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,550,567.85/39,924.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,623.72

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