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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,279.50, 54,205.72 and 22,512.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,279.50, 54,205.72 and 22,512.50 is: 31,067.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,279.50 : 54,205.72 = 22,512.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,279.50/54,205.72 = 22,512.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,279.50x = 54,205.72 × 22,512.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,279.50x = 1,220,306,271.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,306,271.50/39,279.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,067.26

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