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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,991.38, 55,188.54 and 22,086.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,991.38, 55,188.54 and 22,086.84 is: 30,480.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,991.38 : 55,188.54 = 22,086.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,991.38/55,188.54 = 22,086.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,991.38x = 55,188.54 × 22,086.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,991.38x = 1,218,940,452.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,940,452.81/39,991.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,480.08

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