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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,246.70, 54,157.62 and 22,251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,246.70, 54,157.62 and 22,251.28 is: 30,705.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,246.70 : 54,157.62 = 22,251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,246.70/54,157.62 = 22,251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,246.70x = 54,157.62 × 22,251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,246.70x = 1,205,076,366.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,076,366.75/39,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,705.16

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