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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,991.46, 55,186.72 and 22,086.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,991.46, 55,186.72 and 22,086.08 is: 30,477.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,991.46 : 55,186.72 = 22,086.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,991.46/55,186.72 = 22,086.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,991.46x = 55,186.72 × 22,086.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,991.46x = 1,218,858,406.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,858,406.03/39,991.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,477.97

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