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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,097.28, 53,957.76 and 22,335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,097.28, 53,957.76 and 22,335.68 is: 30,825.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,097.28 : 53,957.76 = 22,335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,097.28/53,957.76 = 22,335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,097.28x = 53,957.76 × 22,335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,097.28x = 1,205,183,260.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,183,260.88/39,097.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,825.25

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