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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,991.27, 55,184.73 and 22,994.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,991.27, 55,184.73 and 22,994.65 is: 31,730.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,991.27 : 55,184.73 = 22,994.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,991.27/55,184.73 = 22,994.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,991.27x = 55,184.73 × 22,994.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,991.27x = 1,268,953,551.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,953,551.69/39,991.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,730.76

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