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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,994.34, 55,185.84 and 22,995.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,994.34, 55,185.84 and 22,995.27 is: 31,729.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,994.34 : 55,185.84 = 22,995.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,994.34/55,185.84 = 22,995.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,994.34x = 55,185.84 × 22,995.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,994.34x = 1,269,013,290.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,013,290.98/39,994.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,729.83

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