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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,397.68, 54,363.42 and 22,630.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,397.68, 54,363.42 and 22,630.68 is: 31,227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,397.68 : 54,363.42 = 22,630.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,397.68/54,363.42 = 22,630.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,397.68x = 54,363.42 × 22,630.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,397.68x = 1,230,281,161.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,281,161.73/39,397.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,227.25

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