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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,233, 54,142.08 and 22,466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,233, 54,142.08 and 22,466 is: 31,003.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,233 : 54,142.08 = 22,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,233/54,142.08 = 22,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,233x = 54,142.08 × 22,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,233x = 1,216,355,969.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,355,969.28/39,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,003.39

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