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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,033, 53,865.54 and 22,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,033, 53,865.54 and 22,266 is: 30,727.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,033 : 53,865.54 = 22,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,033/53,865.54 = 22,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,033x = 53,865.54 × 22,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,033x = 1,199,370,113.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,370,113.64/39,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,727.08

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