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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,239.54, 54,150.33 and 22,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,239.54, 54,150.33 and 22,247 is: 30,700.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,239.54 : 54,150.33 = 22,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,239.54/54,150.33 = 22,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,239.54x = 54,150.33 × 22,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,239.54x = 1,204,682,391.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,682,391.51/39,239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,700.73

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