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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,996.06, 55,191.87 and 22,091.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,996.06, 55,191.87 and 22,091.10 is: 30,484.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,996.06 : 55,191.87 = 22,091.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,996.06/55,191.87 = 22,091.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,996.06x = 55,191.87 × 22,091.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,996.06x = 1,219,249,119.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,249,119.36/39,996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,484.23

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