Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,932.64, 55,106.94 and 22,938
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 39,932.64, 55,106.94 and 22,938 is: 31,654.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,932.64 : 55,106.94 = 22,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,932.64/55,106.94 = 22,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,932.64x = 55,106.94 × 22,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,932.64x = 1,264,042,989.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,264,042,989.72/39,932.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,654.38
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