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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,294.24, 54,219.96 and 22,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,294.24, 54,219.96 and 22,524 is: 31,079.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,294.24 : 54,219.96 = 22,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,294.24/54,219.96 = 22,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,294.24x = 54,219.96 × 22,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,294.24x = 1,221,250,379.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,250,379.04/39,294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,079.63

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