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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,265.08, 54,184.84 and 22,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,265.08, 54,184.84 and 22,497 is: 31,045.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,265.08 : 54,184.84 = 22,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,265.08/54,184.84 = 22,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,265.08x = 54,184.84 × 22,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,265.08x = 1,218,996,345.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,996,345.48/39,265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,045.30

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