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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,033.63, 53,873.70 and 22,266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,033.63, 53,873.70 and 22,266.63 is: 30,732.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,033.63 : 53,873.70 = 22,266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,033.63/53,873.70 = 22,266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,033.63x = 53,873.70 × 22,266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,033.63x = 1,199,585,475.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,585,475.26/39,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,732.11

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