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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,001.78, 53,822.41 and 22,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,001.78, 53,822.41 and 22,006 is: 30,368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,001.78 : 53,822.41 = 22,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,001.78/53,822.41 = 22,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,001.78x = 53,822.41 × 22,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,001.78x = 1,184,415,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,415,954.46/39,001.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,368.25

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