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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,994.66, 55,193.08 and 23,007.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,994.66, 55,193.08 and 23,007.34 is: 31,750.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,994.66 : 55,193.08 = 23,007.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,994.66/55,193.08 = 23,007.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,994.66x = 55,193.08 × 23,007.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,994.66x = 1,269,845,957.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,845,957.21/39,994.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,750.39

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