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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,995.47, 55,189.03 and 22,089.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,995.47, 55,189.03 and 22,089.41 is: 30,480.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,995.47 : 55,189.03 = 22,089.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,995.47/55,189.03 = 22,089.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,995.47x = 55,189.03 × 22,089.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,995.47x = 1,219,093,111.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,093,111.17/39,995.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,480.78

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