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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,035.82, 53,869.44 and 22,268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,035.82, 53,869.44 and 22,268.82 is: 30,730.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,035.82 : 53,869.44 = 22,268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,035.82/53,869.44 = 22,268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,035.82x = 53,869.44 × 22,268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,035.82x = 1,199,608,862.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,608,862.86/39,035.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,730.98

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