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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,486.52, 59,257.46 and 22,823.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,486.52, 59,257.46 and 22,823.62 is: 34,251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,486.52 : 59,257.46 = 22,823.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,486.52/59,257.46 = 22,823.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,486.52x = 59,257.46 × 22,823.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,486.52x = 1,352,469,863.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,469,863.06/39,486.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,251.43

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