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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,304.08, 54,238.68 and 22,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,304.08, 54,238.68 and 22,536 is: 31,099.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,304.08 : 54,238.68 = 22,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,304.08/54,238.68 = 22,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,304.08x = 54,238.68 × 22,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,304.08x = 1,222,322,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,322,892.48/39,304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,099.14

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