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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,295.20, 54,228.76 and 22,299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,295.20, 54,228.76 and 22,299.50 is: 30,774.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,295.20 : 54,228.76 = 22,299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,295.20/54,228.76 = 22,299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,295.20x = 54,228.76 × 22,299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,295.20x = 1,209,274,233.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,274,233.62/39,295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,774.10

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