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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,996.03, 55,205.21 and 23,002.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,996.03, 55,205.21 and 23,002.14 is: 31,749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,996.03 : 55,205.21 = 23,002.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,996.03/55,205.21 = 23,002.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,996.03x = 55,205.21 × 23,002.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,996.03x = 1,269,837,969.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,837,969.15/39,996.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,749.10

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