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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,011.46, 53,835.78 and 22,019.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,011.46, 53,835.78 and 22,019.28 is: 30,386.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,011.46 : 53,835.78 = 22,019.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,011.46/53,835.78 = 22,019.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,011.46x = 53,835.78 × 22,019.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,011.46x = 1,185,425,113.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,425,113.84/39,011.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,386.59

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