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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,991.50, 55,188.27 and 23,225.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,991.50, 55,188.27 and 23,225.58 is: 32,051.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,991.50 : 55,188.27 = 23,225.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,991.50/55,188.27 = 23,225.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,991.50x = 55,188.27 × 23,225.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,991.50x = 1,281,779,579.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,779,579.95/39,991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,051.30

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