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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,481.70, 59,263.56 and 22,874.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,481.70, 59,263.56 and 22,874.18 is: 34,335.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,481.70 : 59,263.56 = 22,874.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,481.70/59,263.56 = 22,874.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,481.70x = 59,263.56 × 22,874.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,481.70x = 1,355,605,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,605,042.56/39,481.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,335.03

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