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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,333.82, 54,281.97 and 22,338.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,333.82, 54,281.97 and 22,338.79 is: 30,828.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,333.82 : 54,281.97 = 22,338.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,333.82/54,281.97 = 22,338.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,333.82x = 54,281.97 × 22,338.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,333.82x = 1,212,593,528.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,593,528.62/39,333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,828.27

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