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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,156.63, 54,036.21 and 22,389.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,156.63, 54,036.21 and 22,389.63 is: 30,897.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,156.63 : 54,036.21 = 22,389.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,156.63/54,036.21 = 22,389.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,156.63x = 54,036.21 × 22,389.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,156.63x = 1,209,850,748.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,850,748.50/39,156.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,897.72

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