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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,970.89, 55,156.84 and 22,975.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,970.89, 55,156.84 and 22,975.18 is: 31,704.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,970.89 : 55,156.84 = 22,975.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,970.89/55,156.84 = 22,975.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,970.89x = 55,156.84 × 22,975.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,970.89x = 1,267,238,131.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,238,131.90/39,970.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,704.03

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