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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,989.77, 55,182.67 and 22,993.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,989.77, 55,182.67 and 22,993.14 is: 31,728.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,989.77 : 55,182.67 = 22,993.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,989.77/55,182.67 = 22,993.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,989.77x = 55,182.67 × 22,993.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,989.77x = 1,268,822,856.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,822,856.88/39,989.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,728.69

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