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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,151.08, 54,027.54 and 22,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,151.08, 54,027.54 and 22,383 is: 30,888.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,151.08 : 54,027.54 = 22,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,151.08/54,027.54 = 22,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,151.08x = 54,027.54 × 22,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,151.08x = 1,209,298,427.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,298,427.82/39,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,888.00

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