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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,339.68, 59,009.31 and 22,688.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,339.68, 59,009.31 and 22,688.91 is: 34,033.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,339.68 : 59,009.31 = 22,688.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,339.68/59,009.31 = 22,688.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,339.68x = 59,009.31 × 22,688.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,339.68x = 1,338,856,923.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,856,923.75/39,339.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,033.25

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