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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,996.73, 55,198.91 and 22,093.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,996.73, 55,198.91 and 22,093.69 is: 30,491.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,996.73 : 55,198.91 = 22,093.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,996.73/55,198.91 = 22,093.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,996.73x = 55,198.91 × 22,093.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,996.73x = 1,219,547,495.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,547,495.41/39,996.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,491.18

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