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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,251.59, 54,166.04 and 22,257.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,251.59, 54,166.04 and 22,257.39 is: 30,714.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,251.59 : 54,166.04 = 22,257.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,251.59/54,166.04 = 22,257.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,251.59x = 54,166.04 × 22,257.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,251.59x = 1,205,594,332.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,594,332.71/39,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,714.53

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