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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,247.15, 54,162.55 and 22,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,247.15, 54,162.55 and 22,251.20 is: 30,707.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,247.15 : 54,162.55 = 22,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,247.15/54,162.55 = 22,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,247.15x = 54,162.55 × 22,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,247.15x = 1,205,181,406.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,181,406.12/39,247.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,707.49

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