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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,994.68, 55,191.66 and 22,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,994.68, 55,191.66 and 22,998.60 is: 31,737.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,994.68 : 55,191.66 = 22,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,994.68/55,191.66 = 22,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,994.68x = 55,191.66 × 22,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,994.68x = 1,269,330,911.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,330,911.68/39,994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,737.49

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