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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,008.21, 53,831.30 and 22,016.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,008.21, 53,831.30 and 22,016.03 is: 30,382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,008.21 : 53,831.30 = 22,016.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,008.21/53,831.30 = 22,016.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,008.21x = 53,831.30 × 22,016.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,008.21x = 1,185,151,136.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,151,136.50/39,008.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,382.10

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