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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,292.36, 54,224.34 and 22,297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,292.36, 54,224.34 and 22,297.72 is: 30,771.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,292.36 : 54,224.34 = 22,297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,292.36/54,224.34 = 22,297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,292.36x = 54,224.34 × 22,297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,292.36x = 1,209,079,150.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,079,150.50/39,292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,771.35

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