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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,255.54, 54,171.48 and 22,261.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,255.54, 54,171.48 and 22,261.33 is: 30,719.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,255.54 : 54,171.48 = 22,261.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,255.54/54,171.48 = 22,261.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,255.54x = 54,171.48 × 22,261.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,255.54x = 1,205,929,192.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,929,192.87/39,255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,719.97

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