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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,027.68, 53,859.04 and 22,028.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,027.68, 53,859.04 and 22,028.68 is: 30,400.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,027.68 : 53,859.04 = 22,028.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,027.68/53,859.04 = 22,028.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,027.68x = 53,859.04 × 22,028.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,027.68x = 1,186,443,557.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,443,557.27/39,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,400.05

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