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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,298.24, 54,225.48 and 22,528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,298.24, 54,225.48 and 22,528 is: 31,085.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,298.24 : 54,225.48 = 22,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,298.24/54,225.48 = 22,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,298.24x = 54,225.48 × 22,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,298.24x = 1,221,591,613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,591,613.44/39,298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,085.15

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