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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,311.33, 54,250.97 and 22,086.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,311.33, 54,250.97 and 22,086.73 is: 30,480.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,311.33 : 54,250.97 = 22,086.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,311.33/54,250.97 = 22,086.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,311.33x = 54,250.97 × 22,086.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,311.33x = 1,198,226,178.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,226,178.85/39,311.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,480.43

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