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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,068.26, 53,911.01 and 22,073.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,068.26, 53,911.01 and 22,073.98 is: 30,460.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,068.26 : 53,911.01 = 22,073.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,068.26/53,911.01 = 22,073.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,068.26x = 53,911.01 × 22,073.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,068.26x = 1,190,030,556.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,030,556.52/39,068.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,460.29

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