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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,348.08, 54,298.32 and 22,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,348.08, 54,298.32 and 22,580 is: 31,159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,348.08 : 54,298.32 = 22,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,348.08/54,298.32 = 22,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,348.08x = 54,298.32 × 22,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,348.08x = 1,226,056,065.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,056,065.60/39,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,159.23

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