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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,023.36, 53,853.36 and 22,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,023.36, 53,853.36 and 22,256 is: 30,713.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,023.36 : 53,853.36 = 22,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,023.36/53,853.36 = 22,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,023.36x = 53,853.36 × 22,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,023.36x = 1,198,560,380.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,560,380.16/39,023.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,713.92

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