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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,240.61, 54,150.91 and 22,246.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,240.61, 54,150.91 and 22,246.43 is: 30,699.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,240.61 : 54,150.91 = 22,246.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,240.61/54,150.91 = 22,246.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,240.61x = 54,150.91 × 22,246.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,240.61x = 1,204,664,102.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,664,102.38/39,240.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,699.43

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