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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,051, 53,893.62 and 22,287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,051, 53,893.62 and 22,287.24 is: 30,758.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,051 : 53,893.62 = 22,287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,051/53,893.62 = 22,287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,051x = 53,893.62 × 22,287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,051x = 1,201,140,043.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,140,043.41/39,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,758.24

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