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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,975.28, 55,158.98 and 22,975.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,975.28, 55,158.98 and 22,975.54 is: 31,702.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,975.28 : 55,158.98 = 22,975.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,975.28/55,158.98 = 22,975.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,975.28x = 55,158.98 × 22,975.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,975.28x = 1,267,307,351.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,307,351.35/39,975.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,702.28

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