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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,247.49, 54,161.93 and 22,251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,247.49, 54,161.93 and 22,251.80 is: 30,707.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,247.49 : 54,161.93 = 22,251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,247.49/54,161.93 = 22,251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,247.49x = 54,161.93 × 22,251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,247.49x = 1,205,200,433.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,200,433.97/39,247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,707.71

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