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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,233.34, 54,140.86 and 22,239.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,233.34, 54,140.86 and 22,239.15 is: 30,689.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,233.34 : 54,140.86 = 22,239.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,233.34/54,140.86 = 22,239.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,233.34x = 54,140.86 × 22,239.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,233.34x = 1,204,046,706.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,046,706.67/39,233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,689.38

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