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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,245.06, 54,157.92 and 22,252.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,245.06, 54,157.92 and 22,252.52 is: 30,708.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,245.06 : 54,157.92 = 22,252.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,245.06/54,157.92 = 22,252.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,245.06x = 54,157.92 × 22,252.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,245.06x = 1,205,150,197.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,150,197.96/39,245.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,708.33

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