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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,168, 54,055.08 and 22,404.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,168, 54,055.08 and 22,404.24 is: 30,919.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,168 : 54,055.08 = 22,404.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,168/54,055.08 = 22,404.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,168x = 54,055.08 × 22,404.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,168x = 1,211,062,985.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,062,985.54/39,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,919.70

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