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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,997.24, 55,195.98 and 22,093.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,997.24, 55,195.98 and 22,093.48 is: 30,488.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,997.24 : 55,195.98 = 22,093.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,997.24/55,195.98 = 22,093.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,997.24x = 55,195.98 × 22,093.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,997.24x = 1,219,471,280.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,471,280.21/39,997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,488.89

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