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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,159.63, 54,040.35 and 22,392.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,159.63, 54,040.35 and 22,392.63 is: 30,901.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,159.63 : 54,040.35 = 22,392.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,159.63/54,040.35 = 22,392.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,159.63x = 54,040.35 × 22,392.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,159.63x = 1,210,105,562.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,105,562.62/39,159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,901.86

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