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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,255.22, 54,159.99 and 22,258.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,255.22, 54,159.99 and 22,258.13 is: 30,709.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,255.22 : 54,159.99 = 22,258.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,255.22/54,159.99 = 22,258.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,255.22x = 54,159.99 × 22,258.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,255.22x = 1,205,499,743.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,499,743.95/39,255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,709.28

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