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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,990.79, 55,187.37 and 22,086.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,990.79, 55,187.37 and 22,086.55 is: 30,479.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,990.79 : 55,187.37 = 22,086.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,990.79/55,187.37 = 22,086.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,990.79x = 55,187.37 × 22,086.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,990.79x = 1,218,898,606.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,898,606.87/39,990.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,479.48

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