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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,293.36, 54,225.72 and 22,298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,293.36, 54,225.72 and 22,298.72 is: 30,772.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,293.36 : 54,225.72 = 22,298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,293.36/54,225.72 = 22,298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,293.36x = 54,225.72 × 22,298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,293.36x = 1,209,164,147.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,164,147.08/39,293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,772.73

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