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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,444.61, 59,188.45 and 22,837.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,444.61, 59,188.45 and 22,837.08 is: 34,268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,444.61 : 59,188.45 = 22,837.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,444.61/59,188.45 = 22,837.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,444.61x = 59,188.45 × 22,837.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,444.61x = 1,351,691,367.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,691,367.73/39,444.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,268.09

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