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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,393.68, 54,361.14 and 22,626.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,393.68, 54,361.14 and 22,626.68 is: 31,223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,393.68 : 54,361.14 = 22,626.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,393.68/54,361.14 = 22,626.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,393.68x = 54,361.14 × 22,626.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,393.68x = 1,230,012,119.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,012,119.22/39,393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,223.59

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