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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,246.94, 54,168.56 and 22,251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,246.94, 54,168.56 and 22,251.52 is: 30,711.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,246.94 : 54,168.56 = 22,251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,246.94/54,168.56 = 22,251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,246.94x = 54,168.56 × 22,251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,246.94x = 1,205,332,796.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,332,796.21/39,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,711.51

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