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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,251.71, 54,166.20 and 22,257.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,251.71, 54,166.20 and 22,257.50 is: 30,714.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,251.71 : 54,166.20 = 22,257.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,251.71/54,166.20 = 22,257.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,251.71x = 54,166.20 × 22,257.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,251.71x = 1,205,604,424.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,604,424.43/39,251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,714.70

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