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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,251.13, 54,167.99 and 22,487.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,251.13, 54,167.99 and 22,487.37 is: 31,033.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,251.13 : 54,167.99 = 22,487.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,251.13/54,167.99 = 22,487.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,251.13x = 54,167.99 × 22,487.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,251.13x = 1,218,095,520.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,095,520.85/39,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,033.39

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