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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,277.24, 54,196.50 and 22,507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,277.24, 54,196.50 and 22,507 is: 31,056.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,277.24 : 54,196.50 = 22,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,277.24/54,196.50 = 22,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,277.24x = 54,196.50 × 22,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,277.24x = 1,219,800,625.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,800,625.50/39,277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,056.17

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