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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,995.66, 55,194.46 and 23,008.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,995.66, 55,194.46 and 23,008.34 is: 31,751.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,995.66 : 55,194.46 = 23,008.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,995.66/55,194.46 = 23,008.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,995.66x = 55,194.46 × 23,008.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,995.66x = 1,269,932,901.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,932,901.80/39,995.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,751.77

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