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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,997.48, 55,199.94 and 22,094.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,997.48, 55,199.94 and 22,094.44 is: 30,492.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,997.48 : 55,199.94 = 22,094.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,997.48/55,199.94 = 22,094.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,997.48x = 55,199.94 × 22,094.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,997.48x = 1,219,611,762.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,611,762.33/39,997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,492.22

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