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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,251.68, 54,151.34 and 22,252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,251.68, 54,151.34 and 22,252.32 is: 30,699.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,251.68 : 54,151.34 = 22,252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,251.68/54,151.34 = 22,252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,251.68x = 54,151.34 × 22,252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,251.68x = 1,204,992,946.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,992,946.11/39,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,699.14

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