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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,186.08, 54,075.82 and 22,418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,186.08, 54,075.82 and 22,418 is: 30,936.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,186.08 : 54,075.82 = 22,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,186.08/54,075.82 = 22,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,186.08x = 54,075.82 × 22,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,186.08x = 1,212,271,732.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,271,732.76/39,186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,936.28

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