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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,158.08, 54,037.20 and 22,390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,158.08, 54,037.20 and 22,390 is: 30,897.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,158.08 : 54,037.20 = 22,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,158.08/54,037.20 = 22,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,158.08x = 54,037.20 × 22,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,158.08x = 1,209,892,908
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,892,908/39,158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,897.66

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